Tag: rural life
Rural researchers concerned about ‘rural’ definition changes
The White House Office of Management and Budget is considering a recommendation that would expand the definition of rural to include larger areas.
But rural researchers say the changes could make it harder for rural communities to get funding and for researchers to track what is happening in rural areas, and that they’re based on an oversimplified view of what metropolitan means.
It’s hip to be rural
Kym Seabolt digs into society's fascination with rural decor and clothing — workwear, roosters, canning jars for every use, large-scale gardening.
The realities of living the country life
While it's easy to be carried away by the dreams of fresh air and open space, the not-always-pleasant realities of rural life should also be considered.
Postal Service slowdowns could hurt rural residents during election time
Recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations have some rural Ohioans concerned about possible impacts during and after the November election this year.
Letter: Not accurate to define all rural people as privileged
In a recent letter to the editor, a reader shares her thoughts on Farm and Dairy reporter Rachel Wagoner's column 'On privilege.'
On privilege
Reporter Rachel Wagoner writes about the benefits of rural living, including the privilege to avoid tough questions about race, police brutality and discrimination.
Imagine a world without open spaces
Judith Sutherland imagines waking up and heading out to cement and blacktop and asphalt and cars and people as far as the eye could see.
When wildlife runs wild
Kymberly Foster Seabolt is fine with living among wildlife. All she asks is to have peaceful enjoyment of approximately 3,000 square feet inside her home.
Attitude defines ordeals and adventures
A downed electric pole, a taskforce of linemen and a couple of nosey goats keep things interesting in Kym Seabolt's latest adventure.
Rural church family lives on
The little country church of Judith Sutherland's childhood was modest in every way, but it was large in love and glory for all who gathered there.
