Since 2008, rural places have generally been left behind. But our nation still lacks a coherent federal rural policy.
Tag: Agriculture and Farming
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A Saudi Arabian Dairy Giant in Siphoning Off Arizona’s Groundwater
Arizona lawmakers must reform the state’s groundwater laws before it’s too late.
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No One Wants to Say ‘Put Down That Burger.’ But We Really Should.
If current eating and farming trends continue, the world will clear at least one and a quarter more Indias worth of land by 2050.
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Taking to the Woods With Maine’s ‘Tree Tippers’
Generations of Mainers have made a living working seasonal, nature-based jobs. Harvesting the balsam used to make wreaths is one of them.
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What’s More Important for This Town: A Library or a Police Station?
In a community known for cross-country glory, the library is a vital resource for families who eke out a living in the fields. But city leaders want their crowded police force to move in.