USDA Announces Nearly $58 Million to Connect Remote and Rural California to High-Speed Internet 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development California State Director, Maria Gallegos Herrera, announced nearly $58 million in loans and grant to connect thousands of residents, farmers, and business owners in Calaveras and Fresno counties to affordable high-speed internet through the ReConnect Program. The announcement came on August 21st. 

Two organizations in California are receiving ReConnect Program funds: 

• The Ponderosa Telephone Company is receiving $42.5 million in a loan/grant combination to benefit 1,280 people, 26 businesses and 12 farms in Fresno County. 

• Calaveras Telephone Company is receiving a $15.2 million loan to benefit 2,496 people, 13 businesses, three farms and one educational facility in the RCRC member county of Calaveras. 

To learn more about investment resources for rural areas, visit www.rd.usda.gov or contact the USDA Rural Development California state office.