RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD

USDA RD Undersecretary; former Virginia Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry; Beef Cattle Farmer, Rural Virginia Advocate and VT Hokie alum & fan!

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

It's been an honor serving as Under Secretary of @usdaRD.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

One of my favorite quotes, “If you see a good fight, get in it,” by Civil Rights leader Vernon Johns. My work for rural people and places will continue, and wherever I am, please know that I will always be fighting for country folks and rural America! Thanks, and God Bless.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Thanks to all the state directors at USDA RD for advocating and working for rural America. I appreciate the time with the northeast directors last week. Keep up the good fight.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

USDA staff and employees attend the USDA Veterans Day Wellness Walk and Observance at the USDA Headquarters, Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 14, 2024. #PhotoOfTheWeek

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

I enjoyed sharing the successes and impact @usdaRD has had over the last few years. There is still much work to do to support rural America and I'm proud of our team and programs of the Biden-Harris Administration.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

RD Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden is in Kansas City today, attending the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Trade Talk show. Dr. Gooden is talking to radio and TV reporters who cover agriculture and rural issues around the country!

[Rural LISC @RuralLISC]

We're very excited to announce that Dr. @BasilGooden, Undersecretary of @usdaRD, will deliver a keynote address at #RuralTalks!

Join us December 3-4 in Little Rock, AR, to meet #RuralLeaders and maximize your partnership with LISC! https://t.co/eWaptJB3UJ @RuralGov

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Thanks to KOCO in Oklahoma City for the interview. We announced a $10 Million dollar investment in Sardis Lake Water Authority to make sure rural residents have access to clean water. Rural Development is proud to serve rural America.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Congratulations to the team @RD_SouthDakota on today's announcement. Coops and producers in six states, including South Dakota have Fertilizer Production Expansion Program awards. This program invests in rural American jobs and strengthens the economy. Congratulations.

[South Dakota @RD_SouthDakota]

Thanks to @keloradio for getting @usdaRD on with Bill for It's Your Agribusiness to talk about #Fertilizer Production and #RenewableEnergy. Check out the top of the episode at:
https://t.co/E1G44ETS6G

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Thanks to the team in @RDNorthCarolina for the tremendous work they do to expand housing access.

[Rural Development North Carolina @RDNorthCarolina]

@BasilGooden participated in a groundbreaking with Housing Assistance Corp of Western NC. @usdaRD invested 150K to assist in the construction of four homes. This event concluded Gooden’s tour of western NC to meet with community leaders in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

“We know many areas impacted are still reeling. We know this effort will take time. USDA Rural Development will be here for the recovery.”

RD Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden was in North Carolina yesterday, touring the damage caused by Hurricane Helene around the Asheville area

[Rural Development North Carolina @RDNorthCarolina]

.@BasilGooden is in Old Fort, NC listening to the community needs in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

This self-help housing project groundbreaking is a celebration of the resiliency of North Carolina. I appreciate the invitation to join you.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Housing Assistance Corporation of Hendersonville, North Carolina wants to inspire the community to keep looking towards the future as they recover. RD Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden was on hand for HAC's groundbreaking today.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Proud to make this National announcement from Standing Rock Reservation. Rural American's opportunities expand when they have access to high-speed broadband.

[South Dakota @RD_SouthDakota]

@SRTelecom will soon install a new fiber optic network on the Standing Rock Reservation thanks to a $22.2M @usdaRD #ReConnect grant. The new network will serve residents in western Sioux County in ND, and Corson County, SD. Watch the announcement at https://t.co/dfoQ7FMe1x

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

I traveled with North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, including Asheville. We know the road to recovery is a long one. The team at USDA Rural Development is working with local government officials and partners to assist.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

@RCAPInc and @usdaRD share a dedication to the people of rural America. Thanks for the ongoing partnership.

[RCAP @RCAPInc]

Today's opening session featured @USDA Under Secretary Dr. @BasilGooden, @EPAWater's Jennifer McLain, and @USDARD's Janet Strouder speaking to attendees about what their agencies' priorities are for rural America. Thank you, federal partners for joining us! #RCAPConference2024

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Congratulations to Standing Rock Telecom on this ReConnect award that will bring high-speed broadband to ranches, farms, businesses and residents in North and South Dakota. We are honored to make the National announcement impacting the Dakotas and eight other states.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Following Hurricane Helene and Milton it's critical that USDA Rural Development is responsive in the coming months. I want to thank the teams on the ground for their commitment to this work. We are thinking of all of those impacted.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

Attention Single Family Housing Direct borrowers - The President has declared a disaster, which may have impacted the area in which your property is located. To obtain info, please contact a customer service rep at 1-888-796-0538 or TDD/TTY 1-800-438-1832. https://t.co/J6rd5OxaKb

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

Regional Food Business Centers support a more resilient, diverse, and competitive food system by providing localized assistance, including linking producers to wholesalers and distributors. Thanks to AMS for inviting us to be a partner in this important work.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

Yesterday, RD Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden was at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC for the Regional Foods Business Centers Convening Leadership Panel.

[RD Undersecretary Basil I. Gooden, PhD @BasilGooden]

We are thinking of everyone in the path of this storm.

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

#Milton is an extremely dangerous, life-threatening storm. LEAVE NOW if you are in an evacuation zone; there will not be time to leave on Wednesday. Get help evacuating: https://t.co/vqMogD6u8i @fema