A recent Armed to Farm training, held in rural Kentucky, introduced veterans to careers in sustainable agriculture while giving them a place to connect, and a support system to lean on.
USDA and Western States Incentivize Education, Practice for Rural Veterinarians
In August, the USDA announced a Rural Veterinarian Action Plan to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural areas, adding to existing efforts being made by veterinary medicine programs at some Western universities.
In August, the USDA announced a Rural Veterinarian Action Plan to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural areas, adding to existing efforts being made by veterinary medicine programs at some Western universities.
The Appalachian Seed Swap Sustains the Diversity of Local Plants and Flavors
In Pikeville, Kentucky, people gather to trade heirloom seeds that have been passed down for generations.
In Pikeville, Kentucky, people gather to trade heirloom seeds that have been passed down for generations.
Q&A: Dianne Connery and Rural Libraries
When Dianne Connery took over as development director at a public library in rural north Texas, it was on the verge of collapse. Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
When Dianne Connery took over as development director at a public library in rural north Texas, it was on the verge of collapse. Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
‘Wayward’, a New Streaming Series, Welcomes You to Tall Pines, a Small Town with Secrets
Netflix’s latest thriller series deals with “troubled” teens, cults, and intergenerational trauma in a mysterious small-town setting.
Netflix’s latest thriller series deals with “troubled” teens, cults, and intergenerational trauma in a mysterious small-town setting.
Well Into the Future
A Nevada program addressed overallocation of groundwater by paying farmers to use less. Is it working?
A Nevada program addressed overallocation of groundwater by paying farmers to use less. Is it working?
Ozarks Notebook: A Firehouse Social
With limited ways to connect and build community, Cedarcreek, Missouri, turned to a tried and true potluck at the church. But full bellies and money collected for the firefighters is only a fraction of what the gathering accomplishes.
With limited ways to connect and build community, Cedarcreek, Missouri, turned to a tried and true potluck at the church. But full bellies and money collected for the firefighters is only a fraction of what the gathering accomplishes.
Commentary: How I Learned About My Generational Trauma
“Generational trauma[…]means one generation’s scars affecting four generations or more[…]It also means when we face our own trauma, it colors and deepens what we experience.”
“Generational trauma[…]means one generation’s scars affecting four generations or more[…]It also means when we face our own trauma, it colors and deepens what we experience.”
GOP Budget Bill Will Strand Millions of Rural Americans With Outrageous Health Insurance Premiums
The GOP is fighting to slash Biden-era health insurance subsidies in the Senate version of Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
The GOP is fighting to slash Biden-era health insurance subsidies in the Senate version of Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
Inside the Initiative to Protect Lake George by Reducing Road Salt
Ten years after launching a plan to cut salt pollution, Lake George is seeing results, and the model is spreading across the country and beyond.
Ten years after launching a plan to cut salt pollution, Lake George is seeing results, and the model is spreading across the country and beyond.
Q&A: Fifty Years of Gay Rodeo
Historian Nicholas Villanueva, Jr., discusses the long legacy and paradoxes of the International Gay Rodeo Association.
Historian Nicholas Villanueva, Jr., discusses the long legacy and paradoxes of the International Gay Rodeo Association.
Commentary: America’s Public Lands Are the Common Ground Where We Come Together
Wild places invite us to find unity across our divides.
Wild places invite us to find unity across our divides.
On Virtues of Growing Carrots
A non-profit program employs young people to grow food, and learn about the market side of food production – all while being paid a fair wage for their labor and supporting the local food supply chain.
A non-profit program employs young people to grow food, and learn about the market side of food production – all while being paid a fair wage for their labor and supporting the local food supply chain.
New Texas Energy Package Could Help Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities During Extreme Weather
In recent years, Texas has experienced escalating climate disasters, which have disproportionately affected older adults and rural communities. Now, new state funding offers long-term care facilities the opportunity to implement backup energy infrastructure, if they can access it.
In recent years, Texas has experienced escalating climate disasters, which have disproportionately affected older adults and rural communities. Now, new state funding offers long-term care facilities the opportunity to implement backup energy infrastructure, if they can access it.
45 Degrees North: Debris Dilemmas
Where can you get rid of junk nobody wants? Sometimes, in rural areas, the place to consider is at the intersection of personal rights and responsibility.
Where can you get rid of junk nobody wants? Sometimes, in rural areas, the place to consider is at the intersection of personal rights and responsibility.
‘The Hardacres’ Go from Rural Rags to Rural Riches
The British period piece, now streaming in the U.S., is set in Victorian England but speaks to modern experiences and attitudes.
The British period piece, now streaming in the U.S., is set in Victorian England but speaks to modern experiences and attitudes.