Conservation impacted due to USDA staff cuts

For producers, federal conservation programs are complex compared to straightforward transactions with equipment or seed vendors. Enrolling in a three-to-five-year federal contract requires extensive data logging, compliance reporting, and strict implementation guidelines.Producers rely on U.S.

5 lessons from rural grocery stores

Across the U.S., rural grocery store owners are doing far more than stocking shelves. Running a grocery in a small town is more complex, and more essential, than it often appears.When a rural grocery store struggles, the impact affects the entire community.

Celebrate rural libraries this week

Libraries are a vital part of our rural communities. That’s why I invite you to celebrate the library in your small town during National Library Week, April 19 to 25.These book-filled buildings serve as community spaces, wifi hotspots, children’s imagination stations, and more.