Paper seeks to dispel myths about willingness to work among rural poor. Author points to lack of analytic research on rural poverty to place over emphasis on few studies that do exist.
Lack of breadth of research furthers despairing myths about labor and working families in Coal Mining regions of Appalachia. Paper provides interview transcripts and qualitative analysis with multi-generational coal mining families
Insights and learnings from rural practitioners on how organizational capacity and technical assistance can be carefully and intentionally strengthened to grow economies, health, and livelihoods for each and every person in their regions.
By shaping accurate narratives, we can drive fair and just investments and policies that honor the people and places at the heart of rural and Indigenous communities.
This is a workbook focuses on improving the ability of individuals, organizations, businesses, and government in their community to come together, learn, make well-reasoned decisions about the community’s present and future, and work together to carry out those decisions.
Stories shape how we understand people and places. This list highlights narratives and research on the systemic forces affecting rural and Indigenous communities.
Rural Development Hub leaders say new funding like RHTP works best when regions interpret it against existing priorities, coordinate it through existing partnerships, and adapt it to local context — rather than treating it as a distinct program.
Check out our roundup of podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
