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rural electrificationProject of the U.S. government in the 1930s. As part of the New Deal, the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was established (1935) to bring electric power to farms, thereby raising the standard of rural living and slowing the migration of farm workers to cities. Providing low-interest loans to construct power plants and power lines to rural areas, the project eventually equipped over 98% of U.S. farms with electricity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It described how the Rural Electrification Agency lasted long after every farm in America had been wired by finding other worthy projects, such as helping out country clubs. From rural electrification in Brazil to assisted living for the disabled in Hungary, this book has taught me that service and commitment are an exciting and inspiring task. During the past several decades these services have been available through a number of organizations, including Farmers Home Administration, Rural Electrification Administration, Rural Development Administration, and Rural Economic and Community Development. |
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