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Rural areas are not cities-in-waiting

Real Agriculture

What does it look like when rural development is viewed as finding ways to better serve the people that call rural areas home versus developing rural areas into cities?

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What rural development looks like in the U.S.

Real Agriculture

In each province, to varying degrees and over time, rural development has been part of the agriculture portfolio. It comes and goes — Ontario was the latest province to spin rural affairs out of the ag mix and into its own ministry. There’s an argument to be made for including or excluding rural development with… Read More

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Lessons learned from nearly 10 years trying to bridge the rural-urban divide

Real Agriculture

The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations. Conversely, that same rancher might struggle to relate to the Calgarians daily life and Read More The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations.

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Farm profitability pressure and trade’s value to rural areas

Real Agriculture

There’s no two-ways about it: 2025 is going to be a challenging season for farm profitability. It’s anyone’s guess right now what factors could pop up to push the commodity complex higher, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen.

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Kody Blois named new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Carney’s cabinet

Real Agriculture

Of note, Kody Blois has been named minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Of note, Kody Blois has been named minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Read More Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister along with his cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025. Read More

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Rural Businesses, Farmers Lose While USDA’s Rural Energy Program is Frozen

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Photo credit: AgriSolar Clearinghouse The recent freeze to federal grants and loans has impacted countless federal programs and simultaneously left rural businesses and farmers in a lurch. Among the most impacted programs has been the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). billion in rural economic development. What is REAP?

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Rural Security 101: Ten tips for a safe farmyard

Real Agriculture

Rural crime has been a major issue for a long time, but vehicle and equipment thefts appear to be rising. Farms are often remote and don’t always have people around, making them a target for thieves. Farms are also situated miles from the nearest neighbour and much further from the nearest policing headquarters, so it. Read More

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