Jane Gibson serves as the Interior Area Director for the USDA Rural Development agency. Jane’s office is located in Fairbanks and serves the following areas of AK: FNSB, Denali Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, North Slope Borough, and the Fairbanks Southeast Census Area.

Jane will be presenting information regarding Rural Development’s programs with a specific emphasis on those programs that may be of particular assistance to current opioid crisis efforts. Namely: Distance Learning & Telemedicine Program, Community Facilities program, Rural Business Development Grants, and Rural Community Development Initiative Grants.

As usual, we'll have an opportunity for agencies and organizations to provide an update or make an announcement.