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Welcome! On this website you will find stories of everyday people making a difference in their rural communities. The stories here are of farmers, artists, business owners, community leaders, non-profit organizers, youth and others who are living, working and playing in ways that benefit their families, their communities, and future generations. Read these stories and find ideas, hope and inspiration.

ON THIS SITE YOU CAN:
  • browse the hundreds of stories in our database by TOPIC or REGION to find specific stories of interest to you sorted by location and topic area.
  • check out our RESOURCE SECTION to find information and assistance for developing your own success story.
  • visit our STORE to purchase Renewing the Countryside books. 

RTC Happenings:

New! Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook Release

Local Food Hero Radio Show, Saturdays @1pm

Homegrown Heartland Cooking Stage at Living Green Expo May 3-4th

Renewing the Countryside Wisconsin Book Release

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FEATURED STORIES
Titus Mill Farm
Pennington, NJ . Steve and Joyce George of Titus Mill Farm in Pennington, New Jersey, believe business plans should allow for -- even encourage -- a healthy dose of serendipity. By keeping open to opportunities and taking advantage of niche markets, the Georges' business blends timber products and bee-keeping with produce sales on ten acres.
MOM's
Minnesota Organic Milk (MOM's) is a successful family-run organic dairy that sells their dairy products to numerous Twin Cities food co-operatives and grocery stores.
Mississippi Topsoils
Partners Brad Matuska and Matthias Miller met the Gold’n Plump Poultry plant's disposal needs with an environmentally sound waste service while manufacturing premium horticultural products.
Little Falls: Footsteps Into the Future
Little Falls residents are taking "Footsteps into the Future", addressing the needs and optimizing the resources of their town on the Mississippi River.
Bio Builder of Minnesota
This Alexandria company designed a unique fertilizer to keep Minnesota lakes clean, while helping lakeshore owners grow healthy, green lawns.
 

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