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  • Strong communities are rooted in individual actions

    Erin Schoenberg, Senior development associate Center for Rural Affairs|Oct 28, 2021

    The true spirit of hard work and helping others is demonstrated on a daily basis in rural communities. However, those attributes weren't developed overnight and need to be nurtured for a strong sense of community to continue. Individual actions for the greater good can start with each of us. From volunteering for a local organization or event and working with local leaders on an issue, to running for public office, rural residents can make an impact in many ways. It can be as simple, yet...

  • Military veterans: grow with agriculture

    ERin Schoenberg, Journalist|Nov 5, 2020

    For those who have served in the military, agriculture can be a rewarding next move. Veterans who have gotten involved with farming after retiring from the military have found possibilities they hadn't previously imagined. Caring for plants, animals and the land can be an antidote to PTSD, an avenue to channel a strong work ethic and skill set and a chance to reach new horizons and connect with new and supportive networks. But, how does one get started? Many resources exist for veterans...