Rural Development

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Rural America is a changing landscape, where renewable energy, new markets for food and crops, and new residents can serve as a basis for more resilient and sustainable farms, rural economies and ecosystems.

New UN report calls for transformation in agriculture

A United Nations commission report calls for changes in our food, agriculture and trade systems "before it's too late."

Trade rules versus sustainability

The long arm of trade law and how it can obstruct national, state and even local efforts toward sustainability.

New report raises concerns about expansion of frac sand mines in Minnesota and Wisconsin

The true economic impact of frac sand mining may fall short of industry claims promising sustained prosperity and economic opportunity.

Climate change meets resilience: Real farmers solving real climate problems with sustainable solutions

A series of new videos that look at individual farmers and how sustainable practices help them stay resilient to a changing climate and increasingly common hurdles like the 2012 drought.