GrowSmart Maine, a nonprofit community advocate headquartered in Augusta, received a $304,636 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rural development program to provide “community building” ...

Rural community development encompasses a diverse range of strategies that empower local populations by harnessing social capital, tailored educational and economic interventions, and integrated ...

Brian Watson, senior manager of vendor alliances for Pax8—and a rural-based employee—says the program is ‘breathing new life’ into rural communities, which he believes will have a multigenerational ...

Rural development and governance in Europe have evolved into a dynamic interplay between tried-and-tested local practices and modern policy innovations. Contemporary frameworks seek to balance ...

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Maria Sykes, Epicenter Executive Director, in front of the neon welcome sign by artist Lisa Ward. (Photo by Danny Baxter) Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email ...

In a gesture both symbolic and strategic, the General Assembly declared July 6 as World Rural Development Day, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.