USDA is holding virtual office hours each month to give stakeholders a chance to directly engage with USDA leadership and subject matter experts through Twitter. Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O’Brien will host the virtual office hours this month. The topic is economic development in our rural communities and the important role housing plays in creating jobs, maintaining viable rural communities and contributing to the economy. During this live Twitter chat – O’Brien will take questions from participants. Questions can be submitted in advance to the @USDA Twitter account using the hashtag #AskUSDA. June’s Virtual Office Hours begin at 12:30 Central time Tuesday, June 19th.