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April 6, 2023
Finding Common Ground at a Montana Barn Raising
The former Montana House speaker and Missoula mayor reflects on working together across differences
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Agriculture
February 16, 2023
Wisconsin’s Soil Sisters Are Growing More Than Food
A network of women farmers is building community and fighting for local, sustainable food.
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Agriculture
February 2, 2023
How Food Hubs Connect and Strengthen Rural Communities
An alternative approach to local food is taking off from Washington to Wisconsin.
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Agriculture
January 26, 2023
A Community Came Together To Revitalize a Run-Down Farmhouse
In Warner, New Hampshire, a community land trust aims to address affordable housing, access to farming, and Indigenous land rights.
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Barn Raisers
January 20, 2023
Mississippi River Dispatch
Ringing in the New Year from Oquawka to Clarksville
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Environment
January 9, 2023
How Farms and Small Businesses Can Get Federal Money for Solar
The Renewable Energy for America Program also provides grants for energy efficiency improvements.
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Barn Raisers
December 9, 2022
Welcome to Barn Raiser: Your independent source for rural and small town news
A letter from the editors
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