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Charlene Fernandez

@CharleneforAZ

USDA State Director for Rural Development

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calendar_today27-05-2009 00:01:50

5,9K Tweets

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Rural Development Arizona(@Arizona_RD) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy Holidays from RD AZ!

We recently celebrated the completion of the last home in a subdivision in Somerton, proudly supported by our 502 Direct Loan Program.

Happy Holidays from RD AZ! We recently celebrated the completion of the last home in a subdivision in Somerton, proudly supported by our 502 Direct Loan Program.
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JUST RELEASED: Dept. of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications for 40 Climate Change Fellows to Help Record Number of Farmers and Rural Small Businesses Access Clean Energy Funds from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda: usda.gov/media/press-re…

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It was a pleasure to tour R.L. Jones, a grant recipient of the Rural Energy for America Program! The grant assisted in renewable energy development for their facility in San Luis, AZ.

Learn more about REAP -
rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…

It was a pleasure to tour R.L. Jones, a grant recipient of the Rural Energy for America Program! The grant assisted in renewable energy development for their facility in San Luis, AZ. Learn more about REAP - rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…
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The WECOM ribbon cutting marks a great advancement in broadband expansion across rural AZ.
USDA is proud to support the Hualapai tribe with $3.2 million from the ReConnect Grant!
usda.gov/reconnect

The WECOM ribbon cutting marks a great advancement in broadband expansion across rural AZ. USDA is proud to support the Hualapai tribe with $3.2 million from the ReConnect Grant! usda.gov/reconnect
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Providing opportunity to the next gen of agricultural producers, USDA announces Tribal Scholarships and Fellowships for 2024. There are two federally recognized tribal college in AZ, Diné College & Tohono O'Odham Community College.

Read more here usda.gov/media/press-re….

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State Director Charlene Fernandez has announced $117.5 million in investments to bring high-speed internet, infrastructure improvements, quality water, and more to rural Arizona

rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-…

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Campesinos Sin Fronteras is a valuable partner in providing essential support to rural Yuma County, including affordable housing opportunities and improved access to social and healthcare services. We are proud to support these services and appreciate their recognition.

Campesinos Sin Fronteras is a valuable partner in providing essential support to rural Yuma County, including affordable housing opportunities and improved access to social and healthcare services. We are proud to support these services and appreciate their recognition.
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Portable Practical Education Foundation has inducted State Director Charlene Fernandez into their hall of fame for her service at Rural Development AZ!

RD's Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program aids revolving loan programs in tech assistance to support small businesses.

Portable Practical Education Foundation has inducted State Director Charlene Fernandez into their hall of fame for her service at Rural Development AZ! RD's Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program aids revolving loan programs in tech assistance to support small businesses.
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State Director Charlene Fernandez & Deputy State Director Alesia Stanley attended the AZ Indian Gaming Commission Expo at the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

USDA is proud to support Tribal Nations as they come together to build economic stability for their communities.

State Director Charlene Fernandez & Deputy State Director Alesia Stanley attended the AZ Indian Gaming Commission Expo at the Ak-Chin Indian Community. USDA is proud to support Tribal Nations as they come together to build economic stability for their communities.
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Tomorrow is National Rural Health Day! So for this week, let’s look at the history of NRHD, the organizations RD partners with to celebrate it, and the programs RD offers to support rural health!

Tomorrow is National Rural Health Day! So for #RDInsider this week, let’s look at the history of NRHD, the organizations RD partners with to celebrate it, and the programs RD offers to support rural health!
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$45 million have been invested in rural Arizona to address healthcare and housing needs!

Read more here - rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-…

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Today is National Rural Health Day! USDA is proud to serve our AZ rural communities and support equitable access to health services through programs like our Emergency Health Care Grants.

Today is National Rural Health Day! USDA is proud to serve our AZ rural communities and support equitable access to health services through programs like our Emergency Health Care Grants.
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As part of National Rural Health Day, we'd like to highlight a local recipient of our Emergency Health Care Grant.

Ajo Food Pantry serves the communities of Ajo, Why, and the Tohono O'odham Nation, providing produce vouchers to over 2,000 families since 2021.

As part of National Rural Health Day, we'd like to highlight a local recipient of our Emergency Health Care Grant. Ajo Food Pantry serves the communities of Ajo, Why, and the Tohono O'odham Nation, providing produce vouchers to over 2,000 families since 2021.
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November is . Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, and over 25% of the state is dedicated to our indigenous communities. This month, we commemorate and celebrate the rich culture and contribution of Native Americans.

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, and over 25% of the state is dedicated to our indigenous communities. This month, we commemorate and celebrate the rich culture and contribution of Native Americans.
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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT

USDA Webinars: Changes to Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
rd.usda.gov/media/file/dow…

Stakeholder Call
March 31, 2023 @ 2:30pm EST
Register: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Training Webinar
April 4, 2023 @ 2:30pm EST
Register:
zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Webinars: Changes to Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) rd.usda.gov/media/file/dow… Stakeholder Call March 31, 2023 @ 2:30pm EST Register: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… Training Webinar April 4, 2023 @ 2:30pm EST Register: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…
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Congratulations to Dr. Nevarez-Martinez of San Luis AZ. She was also awarded a grant for her research on informal housing.

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