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Rural and Native Celebrations of the LGBTQ+ Community

A collection of rural, queer organizations and stories about rural communities and Native nations celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Explore these moments to learn more about how queer people are celebrated in rural spaces. 

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Searching for “The Way that Works” An Analysis of FmHA Rural Development Policy and Implementation

This report, titled "Searching for 'The Way That Works'," is a 1990 analysis of the Farmers Home Administration's (FmHA) rural development policies and their implementation. Prepared for the Ford Foundation and the Rural Economic Policy Program of The Aspen Institute, the report examines FmHA's initiatives for infrastructure and business development, focusing on their effectiveness in low-income rural communities.

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Lessons from the Temporary Help/Staffing Industry

Document is an executive summary of forthcoming report that examines the presence of the temporary help firm in the labor market.

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Globalization and The North American Free Trade Agreement

Index of 1993 Conference "Globalization and the North American Free Trade Agreement:Impact on Rural Communities" Participants and Schedule.

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A Few Things to Know About Rural America

Too often, people lump all of rural America into one “flyover-country” stereotype. This blog shares a few truths worth knowing about rural America.

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Rural Innovation for a Clean Energy Economy

Rural communities are integral to our nation’s economy, culture, history, and the environmental services that we all depend on. Yet...

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Rural Development Hubs in Alabama

Aspen CSG partners with Rural Development Hubs across the country to strengthen local leadership, align resources, and grow regional opportunity....

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Rural Development & Health Alignment Opportunities

This first in the Thrive Rural Field Perspective Series describes the main trends and catalysts for change that emerged from...

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What Next for Sustainable Agriculture?

Paper considers issues that sustainable agriculture is expected to face as it moves on from an abstract concept to a more transformative tool of agricultural system.

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Accurate Rural Narrative

Learn how accurate rural narratives shape public understanding, policy, and investment through research, practical guidance, and real-world examples.

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Creating Rural Opportunity: CGPA Policy Report

This final report from the CGPA addresses challenges in rural development, offering strategies to improve rural communities' quality of life.