2020 is a year of change, upheaval, devastation, transformation and innovation. The tsunami-like impact of a global pandemic has delivered a changed economy. In rural areas, community members have the unique opportunity to contribute to the rebuilding process and a new future for their town or small city. Entrepreneurship track leader Kate Kirchhofer, program director Read more…
For rural areas and the people who inhabit these spaces, the economy and the environment are inextricably intertwined. The question of balance between exploitation and conservation arises and gaps are made apparent among support and protection of land, business and people. For this year’s Radically Rural – Remote summit, the Land and Community Track will Read more…
This current time of crisis and virus has created a signature moment in history for the local news industry. Journalists are covering unchartered political, economic and societal waters, and, more than ever, trusted, accurate information is needed in local communities, a growing number of which no longer have local news organizations serving them. Financial challenges, Read more…
By Sentinel Staff The struggles facing communities dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on personal lives, jobs and businesses are well documented. With this in mind, the organizers of Radically Rural, the summit that showcases ideas of importance to small cities and towns, will stage its event this year on one day and exclusively online. Read more…
Radically Rural: To Build Climate Resilience, Every Backyard Matters How can you manage your patch of the planet to best address climate change? By Caroline Tremblay On Apr 27, 2020 ** This article was originally published for the Daily Yonder Gully-washing rainstorms are becoming the norm. “Nine of the top 10 years for extreme one-day Read more…
Solutions Journalism looks beyond problems to what might be done to address them. ** This article was originally published for the Daily Yonder “We really care about journalism that does more than just diagnose the problem,” explains Leah Todd, New England region manager for Solutions Journalism Network. Her organization trains journalists to explore how Read more…
** This article was originally published by Caroline Tremblay for the Daily Yonder EDITOR’S NOTE: Today we introduce a new column, “Radically Rural,” which will explore ways rural leaders are building stronger communities through innovative strategies. The column is produced by the organizers of Radically Rural, an annual summit of rural leaders that last Read more…
The details of your local economy offers up valuable clues as to the work that you should be focusing on and the effectiveness of existing local entrepreneurship programs. It is, however, challenging to easily access reliable local data that is current. We first encountered YourEconomy.org (YE) while at a retreat for entrepreneur support organizations at Read more…
Submitted and Written by Jessica Gelter, Executive Director of Arts Alive! and Track Organizer of Radically Rural Arts & Culture Track. Session 1: Notes on the Magical History Tour Session 2: Notes on the Clemmons Family Farm Session 3: Notes on Burning Man Mini-mixers: Reflections
Join 800 other rural leaders, thinkers, and doers on September 19 and 20 for Radically Rural! Broad shifts in demographics, communications, technology, economic development, and personal values are generating creative responses from innovative thinkers, change-makers, entrepreneurs, and community-builders who love their towns and know their advantages. Come and learn what Read more…
