Agri-Pulse

USDA's Rural Development called critical for communities

USDA’s Rural Development mission area needs enough staff at the local level to help producers take advantage of the array of available RD programs, witnesses told a House Agriculture Committee panel ...
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The challenges of rural financial inclusion in Africa today, and how to overcome them

Across Africa, agriculture contributes 32% to Africa’s GDP and employs 65% of the labour force on the con tinent, according to the World Bank. That notwithstanding, the people who drive the sector, ...
Mainebiz

In parts of rural Maine, housing crisis is ‘not a single-issue challenge'

Across Greenville, Lincoln and Old Town — and indeed throughout Piscataquis and Penobscot counties — the housing crisis is not a single-issue challenge, but a constellation of interrelated barriers, ...
Nature

Geographical Indications and Rural Development

Geographical Indications (GIs) serve as a pivotal mechanism in both safeguarding the heritage of local products and promoting rural development. By linking products to their specific place of origin, ...
The Hechinger Report

OPINION: Rural community colleges are uniquely positioned to tackle complex regional challenges and drive community transformation. Here’s how

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Every person ...
Washington Times

The Challenge of Connectivity in Rural Areas Abroad and How BOSS Revolution Can Provide the Solution

In today’s increasingly connected world, access to reliable communication is vital for participation in the global economy. However, a digital divide persists, particularly in rural areas, where ...
unr.edu

Study shows that principals in rural school districts face challenges in special education

A recent study led by alumna Jodee A. Prudente, Ph.D., BCBA-D, principal at Marvin Picollo School, and MaryAnn Demchak, Ph.D., BCBA-D, professor of special education at the University of Nevada, Reno, ...
MLive

Evicted in rural Michigan: The unique challenge of housing instability in a small town

This story is part of Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s dedicated coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening ...
WAMC

Rural Schools of New York director discusses a series of forums looking at rural school challenges

The National Assessment of Education Progress released September 9th show declines in proficiency The Rural Schools Association of New York advocates for and supports smaller school districts across ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Three challenges threatening rural hospital stability

From scientific breakthroughs and emerging diseases to payment reform and new technologies, healthcare is always evolving. Hospitals across a variety of settings share many of the same challenges ...