Stronger Economies Together (SET), an exciting collaboration launched in 2010 by USDA Rural Development along with the nation's Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) and their land-grant university partners, enables communities and counties in rural America to work together on a multi-county regional basis to develop an economic development blueprint that strategically builds on the current and emerging economic strengths of their region.

Phase I pilot efforts are in place in 23 multi-county regions located in nine states: Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

In Phase II, SET is expanding to 10 new states in 2011: Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire/Vermont, New York, Texas, and Washington.

Stronger Economies Together Phase III applications due Jan. 20

SET Year One Accomplishment Report