US Department of Agriculture USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, US Policy Council Director Susan Rice, Congressman Bennie Thompson, MS CD2, and Delta Regional Authority Agenda Chairman Dr. Cory Wiggins and moderator, USDA RUral Development RD MS State Director Dr. Trina George, hold a round table session with some local community stakeholders at Clarkdale, MS, on April 20, 2022.

While there, Secretary Vilsack talks about the Rural Partners Network, part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Rural Infrastructure Tour, talking about the President’s commitment to ensure federal resources reach all communities in rural America. . During the visit, they will tour the Delta Regional Authority. Also in attendance are USDA Rural Development RD Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxon, USDA RD Rural Partners Network RPN Executive Director Lee Jones, City of Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy, and other stakeholders. USDA Media by Lance Cheung.