USDA Requests Input on Rural Project Data Collection Extension
Published Date: 8/21/2025
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Summary
The USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service wants to keep collecting info they already gather and is asking for your thoughts before they get official approval. This affects rural businesses who share info with the government, but no big changes or costs are expected. You’ve got a chance to speak up before the deadline, so don’t miss out!
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