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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-23 Correspondence - USDA - USDA and University of Kentucky Hosting Conference on Expanding Access to Placemaking Resources for People in Rural AmericaFrom:USDA Rural Development MontanaTo:AgendaSubject:USDA and University of Kentucky Hosting Conference on Expanding Access to Placemaking Resources for People inRural AmericaDate:Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:02:15 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. US Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Together America Prospers STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA and University of Kentucky Hosting Conference onExpanding Access to Placemaking Resources for People inRural America WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA and the University of Kentucky will host a conference on Tuesday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, on expanding access to placemaking resources for people in rural America. To register, visit: https://whova.com/portal/registration/psrcc_202305/. Local leaders from across the nation are invited to connect with key placemaking experts and funding organizations. Local leaders will have the opportunity to access resources to create more livable and vibrant places for people in their communities. Rural leaders and placemaking experts will discuss: The ways rural communities can help advance placemaking strategies to create successful, thriving communities in rural America. The importance of preserving and sustaining rural culture. Attendees will also hear firsthand experiences from rural entrepreneurs who have implemented successful placemaking strategies that advanced food and culture while supporting farmers and their communities. People living in communities that are a part of the Rural Partners Network as well as disadvantaged and distressed communities are encouraged to attend. Placemaking is a collaborative planning and technical assistance process. This process helps leaders from rural communities develop plans to create quality places where people will want to live, work, visit, learn and explore. The plans can enhance a community’s capacity to provide people access to economic development opportunities as well as community infrastructure such as affordable housing, safe and reliable transportation, high-speed internet in their homes, and more. Interested parties may sign up to receive updates from USDA on rural placemaking. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender Questions? Contact Us 2229 Boot Hill Court Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-2580 STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Help USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. This email was sent to agenda@bozeman.net by USDA Rural Development · 1400 Independence Ave SW ·Washington DC 20250 · 800-670-6553