Two of our board members spoke with Matt Hildreth, president and founder of RuralOrganizing.org and the host of “Flyover Folk” podcast (subscribe here https://www.buzzsprout.com/94324), which delves into all things rural.
A new report, Ohio Smart Agriculture: Solutions from the Land, A Call to Action for Ohio’s Food System and Agricultural Economy identifies and offers solutions for challenges facing Ohio’s farmers, rural communities, and the state [read more]
We had a great time unveiling our annual report for 2018 and meeting some of our supporters. Here’s the kiosk we displayed while we chatted and mingled. You can also download our 2018 annual report [read more]
Access to healthcare is important to all Ohioans, but rural counties have some challenges that urban areas don’t. One of these issues is availability of hospitals and other health facilities. Fewer health facilities means greater [read more]
Maybe you’ve noticed how dollar stores are springing up everywhere? In Amanda, Ohio, (in Fairfield County) population about 750, there are two dollar stores bookending the 6-block main drag. Two. Why is this? According to [read more]
The mid-term elections are less than a month away! Every registered voter must cast a ballot. Why? Voting means you choose the men and women who will set policies that affect you and your family. [read more]
In rural areas, people benefit from the U.S. Farm Bill in a couple of broad ways. First, it helps farmers weather the ups and downs of crop production and helps them insure against disasters like [read more]
Our important mid-term election is less than 50 days away. Are you registered to vote? In order to vote in the November 6 general election, citizens aged 18 or older must be registered to vote [read more]
Volunteer board member James sat down for an interview with Refreshing 90.9 in Lancaster, Ohio, to talk about the mission and vision of Buckeye State Rural. [read more]
Republicans have no plan for healthcare. We saw this during the Republican Congressional efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA, aka Obamacare). They attempted to repeal the ACA although millions of Americans would have [read more]
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