Rural Infrastructure

Farm Credit supports modernizing rural infrastructure

Supporting rural infrastructure providers is a critical component of how Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture. American agriculture not only feeds the world, it also creates millions of jobs for U.S. workers. Our nation’s ability to produce and efficiently transport food and fiber globally is crucial to our nation’s competitiveness internationally. Deteriorating infrastructure threatens our competitiveness. It negatively impacts the ability of rural Americans to do their jobs.

Rural America’s future viability depends on access to basic and critical investments in transportation, energy, water, healthcare and other rural facilities to attract businesses and people. Rural communities face a staggering need for upgrading and expanding these vital services.

Specifically, we believe our rural communities should have access to: clean drinking water, safe wastewater facilities, dependable surface transportation, reliable and affordable power, healthcare, housing, and broadband and research institutions with state-of-the-art facilities, in order to thrive and attract future generations.

Rebuild Rural Coalition

To advocate for rural infrastructure, Farm Credit established the Rebuild Rural Coalition. This group of more than 250 local, state and national organizations helped ensure lawmakers prioritize the needs of rural communities in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.