Rural Areas May Be Redefined
If the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has its way, the definition of “rural” would be amended to include areas with as many as 50,000 people. The goal of this recommendation, according to the USDA, is to make rural development programs more consistent. Others are concerned that such a change could be detrimental to less-populated, needy areas. The recommendation, if it passes, could affect NRECA-member coops. Read more here.