Rural/Farming
Friday, July 1, 2022
Montanans Learn About Healthy Agriculture with Soil Crawls
Montanans get a sense of what soil health is like on farms and ranches across the state with Northern Plains Resource Council's soil crawls. The …
Bill Moves Forward to Lock More Carbon In the Soil
California has seen a lot of proposals to reduce carbon emissions; now a plan to scrub existing pollution is moving forward in the Legislature…
MN Farmers Given Bigger Opportunity to Be 'Climate Smart'
From extreme drought to wet springs, Minnesota farmers are seeing firsthand the impact of climate change. To help address the growing threat…
Virginia Fundraiser Builds Support for New Petersburg Farm
A fundraising effort is underway for a new community farm in Petersburg. The Central Virginia Agrarian Commons aims to raise about $137,000 to …
NV Experts Warn Conditions are Ripe for Large Fires
Fire season is now upon us - and local experts are speaking out on best practices for dealing with large wildfires, which seem to be Nevada's "new …
Climate Summit in Lander Aims to Boost Awareness, Engagement
Wyomingites concerned about bigger and more frequent wildfires, prolonged drought, threats to clean air, water and wildlife can explore ways to …
'Soil Health Curious' ID Farmers Explore Regenerative Agriculture
A kinder approach to the soil could be what Idaho farmers need to get more out of their land. The Nature Conservancy in Idaho has a demonstration …
Keys to Keeping Nebraska's Rural Hospital Doors Open
Without federal intervention, a new report warns, rural hospitals across the United States, including many in Nebraska, could be forced to reduce …
Virginia's Rural Mothers Face Long-Standing Access Issues for Infant Formula
Over the past several months, parents across Virginia and the country have struggled to find baby formula, particularly in rural communities…
Lawmakers Propose New National Monument Honoring Chavez
Congress is considering a new bill to establish a national historical park honoring union organizer Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement he led…
NH Gets $50 Million from Feds for Broadband Buildout
New Hampshire is getting $50 million dollars from the federal government to expand broadband access. According to the White House, the money…
Advocates Warn Rural Hospitals Face Big Trouble Once COVID Funding Ends
Rural hospitals in Nevada and across the country will be in dire economic straits once the COVID funding runs out, according to a new report…