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How federal agencies are teaming up to help rural businesses

An event at Jaemor Farms on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 was the beginning of a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Small Business Administration to help rural business owners. Representatives from both agencies, as well as other resource partners, met with current and prospective business owners. - photo by Megan Reed

07292018 RURAL 2.jpg — An event at Jaemor Farms on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 was the beginning of a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Small Business Administration to help rural business owners. Representatives from both agencies, as well as other resource partners, met with current and prospective business owners. - photo by Megan Reed

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture each provide resources such as loan guarantees and technical assistance that can help new and existing business owners in rural areas.