Ollie R Carpenter & Dirk E. Weaver 
Rural America [PDF ebook] 
Development Policies and Programs

Rural areas are home to about 50 million Americans and are an essential part of the overall economy. This book surveys the current state of rural America and describes the Obama Administration’s policies for strengthening the rural economy. This book also provides an overview of the various programs administered by the four USDA agencies, their authorizing legislation, program objectives, eligibility criteria, and FY2005-FY2011 funding for each program.