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Vilsack visit uplifts investment in meat processing
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Overview
Wisconsin is home to over 15,000 lakes, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, and six million acres of public land. These natural spaces are treasured by residents and visitors alike. Outdoor recreation improves the quality of life, supports rural economies, and is among the many reasons why Wisconsinites choose to live and work here.
The Community Networks in Wisconsin are diverse in their economies which range from agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, health care, and technology. While the Community Networks are in different areas across the state, the challenges they face are the same: access to high-speed internet and other infrastructure needs, greater economic diversification, availability of affordable housing, access to childcare, and availability of workers.
Community Networks in Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin
Counties of Ashland, Iron, Price.
Greater Menominee
Menominee County.
Forest County
Forest County.
Northwestern Wisconsin
Counties of Eau Claire, Dunn, Clark, Buffalo, Pepin, Trempealeau, Chippewa.
Adams County Visionary
Adams County.

Recent News from Wisconsin
USDA Rural Partners Network works to connect communities to federal programs
USDA invests $2 million to Wisconsin rural health care
Nicolet College hosts rural partners network
USDA grants $11 million to the Pelican River Forest project in the Northwoods
USDA Forest Service invests $188M to keep forests working, conserve private forestland through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
Rural Partners Network Contacts for Wisconsin
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Julie Lassa
USDA Rural Development State Director -
Nathan Sandwick
Supervisory Community Liaison