About
USDA Rural Development offers programs to provide the educational opportunities, job training, technical support, and tools for rural residents to start small businesses and to access jobs in agricultural markets, the green economy, and other existing markets, as well as acquire training in vocational and entrepreneurship skills they can use in the marketplace and business sector. To find a list of local offices, go to http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/IA_offices.html.
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
- Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
- Assistance in Finding Government Funding
- Loan Providers (Specialty)
Training
- Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business