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Ag Census Tells Story of Unlimited Potential in Rural America
From Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack: Secretary’s Column: Census of Agriculture Results Tell Story of Unlimited Potential in Rural America USDA released preliminary data from the 2012 Census of Agriculture that provides a snapshot of a rural America that remains … Continue reading
Ag Census Preliminary Results Show Growing Farm Economy
Preliminary results are in on the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Following the long-term trend, USDA counted fewer larger farms, much fewer in some states like Minnesota, and actually a few more in others like Wyoming. And farmers are getting older. … Continue reading
Zombie Subdivisions
A new study by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (Lincoln Land Institute, LLI) and the Sonoran Institute found that over 20% of the subdivision parcels in Laramie County, WY, are currently undeveloped. That makes for an inventory of almost … Continue reading
Strong Towns Focus on People, Not Just Their Cars
The financial path our cities are on is fast falling apart, as our Suburban experiment of the last half-century shows its age. Our future prosperity depends on the ability of local leaders to transform their communities. How do we do … Continue reading
Strong Towns Curbside Chats Coming to Wyoming
From the Wyoming Business Council: CHEYENNE, WYO. – Starting Monday, the Wyoming Rural Development Council will host the first of four Strong Town presentations throughout the state. The WRDC, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Strong Towns, invites community leaders, … Continue reading
Broadband Service, Training, Digital Inclusion, Innovation and Marketing Key to Rural Success
Intelligent Community Forum partners with Blandin Foundation to close the digital divide for rural Minnesota communities Published Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:00 am $6.6 million project monitored 11 communities over two years and tracked increases as high as 60% in … Continue reading
Optimism for Small Towns at #APA13
Special thanks to Becky McCray for fitting my guest post into her Small Biz Survival blog the first of the month. My friends at APA STaR may also include in the Division newsletter. Oh, the stories we have to tell… … Continue reading
Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities: Planning for Broadband #apa13
Broadband is essential infrastructure for the 21st century. Just as paved roads, electricity and drinking water supported development in the last century, broadband communications is required for development today. Yet as author William Gibson said, “the future is already here … Continue reading
Accessible, High-Amenity Rural Areas Attracting New Population
Reblogged from USDA ERS: Population trends in U.S. nonmetro counties vary by age group and natural amenity/accessibility levels For many decades, most U.S. nonmetro counties experienced significant population loss among young adults, especially in the years immediately following high school … Continue reading
2012 Census of Agriculture in Spotlight this Thanksgiving
Minnesota is the top turkey producer in the United States, counting over 18 million birds in 2007’s Census of Agriculture. Will the gopher state hold the title in the next go ’round? Here’s some PR from USDA on the topic: … Continue reading
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