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USDA Invests Nearly $1 Million in Rural Cooperatives to Increase Economic Opportunity and Advance Equity Montana

“The fabric of Montana is a rich tapestry of strong, vibrant rural and Tribal communities that deserve the opportunity to compete for social and economic advancement, just as our more developed urban areas can,” said Williams. “These three USDA grant programs provide much needed financial resources to our valued partners to help rural and Tribal communities sustain and thrive.” 

Census projects U.S. population bust by 2080

America will enter the 22nd century with a shrinking population unless immigration increases, according to new U.S. Census Bureau projections released Thursday.

Montana State receives grant to host geospatial skills camp for high schoolers in five rural Montana communities

“Montana is one of the most rural states in the U.S., with 75% of school districts considered rural – the highest proportion of any state,” Taylor noted in the grant application. “Consequently, not just many but most Montana young people grow up with few or no STEM opportunities beyond school-based classes, which also can be quite limited due to small school sizes and STEM teacher shortages.”

“Handle with Care” program helps students who have experienced traumatic events

This program helps to support students who experience traumatic incidents outside of school hours.

Why Generative AI Investments Are Surging in the U.S.

“Far from the doomsday scenarios we often read in the media, generative AI offers organizations the opportunity to help many employees find more meaning in their work and creativity, fostering human flourishing,” concluded Puntoni.

Did You Hear What I Said? How to Listen Better

“There’s so much work showing that when employees are heard at work, they are going to flourish and thrive.”

Millennials aren’t having kids. Here are the reasons why.

“The stakes are so high. I don’t want to screw it up.”

Fitbits for cows: Precision agriculture in crops, livestock systems big topic at MSU conference

Montana State University professors highlighted upcoming technology for agricultural crops and livestock at the annual Agricultural Economics conference in Bozeman last Friday.

Idaho left early education up to families. One town set out to get universal preschool anyway

Today, though, American Falls is a town transformed.

Deepak Chopra Shares His Formula for Successful Leadership, and How to Make Your Own

At the 2023 Inc. 5000 Conference, the alternative medicine advocate, coach, doctor, author, and speaker shared his advice for leaders — and spoke about the importance of being prepared.

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