Liz Carey

USPS’s cost-cutting measures could disproportionately hurt rural people who rely on the service the most.

Kentucky’s new ad campaign is spending money on the rural myths and legends that send chills up and down a spine to boost local economies.

The hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis was created to connect with professionals and services that can help.

AppHarvest has expanded its controlled-environment agriculture from producing only tomatoes to include greens, berries and cucumbers. Does a deep drop in revenue point to problems or just growing pains?

The number of disease-carrying ticks and their habitats is expanding year by year.

The American Rescue Plan increased the size of the Earned Income Tax Credit and made more people eligible. A national campaign is trying to make sure people know the money is there — IF they file a tax return.

As Americans re-evaluate work and family priorities, author and entrepreneur Rory Groves thinks rural communities could benefit from supporting durable trades such as farming, carpentry, painting, cooking, and other hands-on activities like inn-keeping and brewing.

As the federal programs enacted in response to the pandemic start to expire, individuals who relied on them for their nutritional needs are faced with an increased risk of food insecurity.

It’s time to shift the conversation from “the government is telling us what to do” to “how do we solve this problem together,” says a rural health leader.

The hands-on program inspired by the work of the Kentucky writer provides tuition-free education that focuses on sustainable and economically viable farming and community building.

Rural areas can expect January and February to be difficult months for the pandemic.

The start-up, backed by nearly a half-billion-dollar investment, seeks to create living wages and sustainable agricultural practices in the region. Some worry about the impact on traditional farmers and others about the source of the funding.