The lost generation of rural Americans

There are 50 million rural residents in the United States and some families are disenfranchised by the isolation and poverty.

National Rural Assembly chair Dee Davis says a new effort called "Kids, Climate, Connection" aims at getting young rural residents involved to affect change.

Davis says it’s important to create a different landscape, create more opportunities for rural kids. He says they need to be in a position where they can create their own opportunities.

by Jack Taylor

Full Story: http://wsau.com/news/articles/2016/oct/31/lost-generation-of-rural-americans/