Section 2
SEC. 2. It shall be the declared policy of Congress-promote and expand the rural economy in an orderly effective manner by providing the people of the rural communities with the means of facilitating and improving their productive activities, and to encourage cooperatives. Toward this end, the Government shall encourage and assist in the establishment of a system of rural banks which will place within easy reach and access of the people credit facilities on reasonable terms. The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Department of Commerce and Industry, and other appropriate agencies oil instrumentalities of the Government shall, in cooperation with the Rural Bank, provide advice on business or farm management and proper use of credit for production and marketing.