Rep. Mike Thompson stands with USDA Rural Development and Solano County representatives. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Mike Thompson

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) recently partnered with leadership from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA RD) to host a roundtable with leaders from across Solano County.

During the session, Rep. Thompson and USDA Rural Development State Director, Maria Gallegos-Herrera, presented leaders from across Solano County with information on Rural Development programs and services that are available to qualified rural Solano County communities.

“Rural communities are the backbone of California and our country,” said Thompson. “Thank you to the USDA Rural Development team for partnering with me to bring local leaders from across Solano County together to discuss our community’s needs and connect leaders with USDA RD programs that can help address those needs. Already, Solano County has received over $13.1 million in support from USDA RD programs and I look forward to continuing to support our community’s development."

Rep. Mike Thompson and USDA Rural Development leaders recently hosted a roundtable. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Mike Thompson

USDA Rural Development provides more than 70 programs to help improve the economy and quality of life in rural communities that meet program requirements. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development programs help rural communities build infrastructure like hospitals and community centers and help rural communities increase access to utilities, affordable housing, and homeownership opportunities. These programs come in various forms including loans, grants, loan guarantees, and partnerships with local leaders.

Thompson’s session in Dixon was the second of five Rural Development roundtables the Congressman hosted in each of the five counties that make up the 4th Congressional district: Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 4th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo Counties. He is a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Rep. Thompson is Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. He is also Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus and a member of the fiscally-responsible Blue Dog Coalition.