Rural Communities
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This company lets small towns have bike shares, too
Pocahontas, Iowa, has 1,700 people–and a higher number of bikeshare bikes per resident than the Citi Bike system in New York.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Small Towns
Making it big in rural America requires paying attention to the little things.
USDA Announces Opening Date for Rural e-Connectivity Pilot Program Applications
Funds will be awarded to projects that have financially sustainable business models that will bring high-speed broadband to rural homes, businesses, farms, ranches and community facilities such as first responders, health care sites and schools.
What’s Possible in Rural America? Plenty
Rather than throw up our hands, we should learn from small towns that are successfully enacting regional economic development strategies
Walmart, Costco make a move to eliminate middle men in fresh local produce supply chain
Farm leaders in rural America are closely watching two recent moves into Big Ag by Big Retail.
P-Burg: an Old Montana Mining Town Reinvents Itself with a Tourist Economy
For a small town tucked away in the scenic Philipsburg Valley Scenic Loop and located off major Montana interstate highways, P-Burg has been successful in creating its own community economy.
Editor’s Note: Rural America and a Tale of Two Columnists
Last week’s New York Times columns by Paul Krugman and David Brooks offer textbook examples of the unhelpful frames that define our conversation about rural America.
A Road Map for Rural America’s Comeback
There’s a strong case for revitalizing small cities by investing in second-tier research universities.
