Rural/Farming
USDA Pilot Program Launches in Nine NM Counties
New Mexico will be one of the first states to receive help from the Rural Partners Network, a new government initiative aiming to reset the way …
Farmworkers Rights a Ballot Issue as OR Primary Approaches
Ballots are due for Oregon's primary election on Tuesday, and one key issue for voters is the rights of workers who grow the state's food. …
College Degree Increasingly Requires Part-Time Job
Many U.S. college degree programs can take years of full-time study, a serious time crunch for working adults. That's why more universities are …
Fed Funds for Small MT Meat Processors Fend off Industry Consolidation
Small Montana meat processors are on the front lines against the large companies that control the industry. Funding from the American Rescue Plan is …
Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Gears Up for Influx of NC Migrant Workers
An all-volunteer vaccine clinic run by a farmworkers' union says it's expecting an increase in demand from seasonal migrant workers who want to be vac…
ND Landowners Build Opposition to Land Use for Carbon Pipeline
The list of North Dakota counties voicing concerns about a proposed carbon-emissions pipeline is growing longer. Several are now on record opposing …
In Snowstorm Aftermath, ND Cattle Producers Urged to Seek Aid
North Dakota ranchers are still assessing their losses from the spring snowstorms. They are being urged to tap into federal relief, and some are …
Fairness in Farming: Seed Money Sought for Starting Co-ops
Farmer cooperatives allow producers to pool resources together to get a better bang for their buck. While they have been around for generations…
Ed Program Helps WA Kids Falling Behind from School Disruptions
School disruptions from the pandemic have threatened to leave Washington students behind, but there are efforts to ensure they stay on track…
Rural Hospitals Up Their Care Game for Stroke Patients
Despite a more challenging environment, rural hospitals still are finding ways to provide critical care. That includes stroke patients, and South …
Report: Most Farmers Shut Out by Conservation Programs
By Bryce Oates Broadcast version by Mike Moen Reporting for the Daily Yonder-Iowa News Service Collaboration Many farmers who apply for federal fund…
Fundraising Effort Seeks to Bring Fresh Produce to Virginia Food Desert
New farmers looking to enter the agriculture industry face significant barriers, but one fundraising effort hopes to provide enough funding to leap …