PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Obama administration this summer will host a conference to encourage corporations, foundations, nonprofit groups and investment banks to invest in rural America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said here today at the Growth Energy conference.

Noting that many of these groups are focused on urban and suburban issues, Vilsack said the conference will showcase success programs in rural America and try to attract more capital to invest there.

The conference will last two days, with one day at the White House and another day at a hotel nearby, Vilsack said.