Delegation staff: USDA Rural Development programs underutilized in Vermont because of complexity and staffing shortfalls

Feb 13, 2025

Federal staff told the Senate Committee on Government Operations that USDA Rural Development housing and community facilities programs are underused in Vermont because of bureaucracy and depleted staffing, and said the delegation will pursue fixes at the agency level.

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Federal staff told the Senate Committee on Government Operations on Feb. 13 that some U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) programs are not working well for Vermont communities, especially for housing and community facilities in small towns.

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