Document provides implications of a large and growing elderly population in Rural America, specifically. Provides ample evidence that older persons, in general, experience a substantial amount of poverty, social isolation, poor housing, and other socioeconomic problems, and that the rural elderly, in particular have relatively high poverty rates. America’s Rural Population is shown to be an aging population with declining birth rates alongside high outmigration rates.
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Jun. 24th, 2024, 3PM
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Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
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Executive Summary for Unlocking Potential: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on equitable outdoor recreation development.
Rural America’s health equity is inseparable from its economic well-being, and aligning these two crucial fields is essential for achieving true rural prosperity.
Insights and recommendations to do rural development and rural health differently—moving collectively toward equitable rural development with projects grounded in place and a people-centered vision of community impact.
Check out our roundup of ten podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
Jun. 24th, 2024, 3PM
Attend this virtual information session to learn how the Farm Bill can strengthen rural capacity and expertise to pursue locally-led solutions.
Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
Join our June 17 webinar to discuss capacity development, collaboration, and coalition building.
Executive Summary for Unlocking Potential: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on equitable outdoor recreation development.
Rural America’s health equity is inseparable from its economic well-being, and aligning these two crucial fields is essential for achieving true rural prosperity.
Insights and recommendations to do rural development and rural health differently—moving collectively toward equitable rural development with projects grounded in place and a people-centered vision of community impact.
