Washington state's rural communities have also benefited by the National Rural Development Partnership, particularly those regions that have been forced from their natural resource-based economies. For the sake of those who have come to rely on the NRDP, I would sincerely hope the Secretary of Agriculture would take into consideration the few remaining resources available to these communities when allocating discretionary funds in the future.
Discussing the impact of the National Rural Development Partnership on Washington state's rural communities.
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