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USDA Funding Overhaul: No More Diversity, Climate Requirements

3/26/2025

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In a bold move on March 26, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled significant changes to USDA funding, eliminating diversity and climate requirements from rural grant applications. This shift, aimed at bolstering U.S. energy independence, aligns with President Trump's priorities and promises to uplift rural families, marking a departure from the previous Inflation Reduction Act.

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In a bold move on March 26, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled significant changes to USDA funding, eliminating diversity and climate requirements from rural grant applications. This shift, aimed at bolstering U.S. energy independence, aligns with President Trump's priorities and promises to uplift rural families, marking a departure from the previous Inflation Reduction Act.