Economy Mar 15 A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is being phased out By Bryan Y. An, The Conversation
Health Jul 14 Why older rural Americans can be hit hardest after floods and other disasters Rural hospitals have been closing, putting emergency care further out of reach, but that’s only one of the heightened challenges aging rural communities face after a disaster. By Lori Hunter, The Conversation
Health Feb 15 New research finds rural Americans don't live as long as city-dwellers A new research study shows that rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy. By Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, Bryan Tysinger, Jack Chapel, The Conversation