America's farmers are getting older, and young people aren't rushing to join them

It’s part of a decadeslong trend.

Mary Nelson Robertson, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Mississippi State University • conversation
Oct. 10, 2023 • ~7 min

Why your perception of climate change threats might depend on where you live – new research

People living in rural areas perceive the threat of climate change to be lower than people in cities.

Thora Tenbrink, Professor of Linguistics, Bangor University • conversation
Sept. 11, 2023 • ~6 min

In 2021, excess deaths rose in rural America

Despite the presence of vaccines, excess deaths in year two of the COVID pandemic actually increased in rural areas, research finds.

Boston University • futurity
July 19, 2023 • ~9 min

Support sways rural moms to breastfeed

A new study clarifies the factors that influence moms, particularly those in rural areas, when deciding about breastfeeding.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
July 6, 2023 • ~4 min

Rural Spain could end up hosting infrastructure hubs for AI – here's what the environmental cost could be

Data centres and lithium mines have been proposed for depopulated regions of Spain.

Ana Valdivia, Lecturer in AI, Government & Policy, University of Oxford • conversation
June 21, 2023 • ~8 min

US national parks are crowded – and so are many national forests, wildlife refuges, battlefields and seashores

Crowding is increasingly affecting all kinds of public lands. Adjoining communities need to find ways to manage it, or risk harm to the attractions that make them a destination.

Emily Wakild, Cecil D. Andrus Endowed Professor for the Environment and Public Lands, Boise State University • conversation
June 20, 2023 • ~9 min

Lack of affordable child care is hurting young farm families' ability to grow their businesses – the US farm bill may finally offer some help

Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are struggling without it.

Florence Becot, Associate Research Scientist in Rural Sociology, Adjunct Faculty - National Farm Medicine Center, The Ohio State University • conversation
May 17, 2023 • ~9 min

Lack of affordable childcare is hurting young farm families' ability to grow their businesses – the US farm bill may finally offer some help

Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are struggling without it.

Florence Becot, Associate Research Scientist in Rural Sociology, Adjunct Faculty - National Farm Medicine Center, The Ohio State University • conversation
May 17, 2023 • ~9 min

Farm families are struggling to grow their businesses in child care deserts – the US farm bill may finally offer some help

Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are struggling without it.

Florence Becot, Associate Research Scientist in Rural Sociology, Adjunct Faculty - National Farm Medicine Center, The Ohio State University • conversation
May 17, 2023 • ~9 min

These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats

Even if you don’t live near farm country, you’ve got a stake in the upcoming farm bill – including what kind of farms your tax dollars support.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
May 8, 2023 • ~10 min

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