What is the USDA Rural Development?
From Alabama AgCast by Alabama Farmers Federation
May 18, 2026 · 28 min · Season 7 · Episode 31
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of USDA Rural Development on rural Alabama with its director and deputy director.
We visit with Twinkle Cavanaugh, director of Alabama's USDA Rural Development, and Joe Freeman, deputy director, about how their work with this Federal program is helping all of rural Alabama. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.
People in this episode
Guests: Twinkle Cavanaugh, Joe Freeman
Topics covered
- USDA Rural Development
- rural Alabama
- federal programs
- agriculture
- community support
Keywords
- USDA
- Rural Development
- Alabama
- agriculture
- federal programs
- community support
- Twinkle Cavanaugh
- Joe Freeman
Sponsors
Alabama Ag Credit
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USDA Rural Development
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