Obama Administration Establishes White House Rural Council to Strengthen Rural Communities

The White House Rural Council, chaired by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, will coordinate programs across government to encourage public-private partnerships to promote further economic prosperity and quality of life in rural communities nationwide. The Council will be responsible for providing recommendations for investment in rural areas and will coordinate Federal engagement with a variety of rural stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, small businesses, and state, local, and tribal governments. For more details view the press release.