The mission of the USDA's Rural Business - Cooperative Service is to enhance the quality of life for rural Americans by supporting and building competitive businesses and cooperatives that can compete globally.
Financial programs provide technical assistance to rural businesses and cooperatives.
This program also establishes strategic alliances and partnerships that pool public, private, and cooperative resources to create jobs and encourage rural economic development. The program's home page offers links to their business programs, cooperative services, publications, and other resources.