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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. |
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The Hogan Project
Cameron, Arizona · By Peter Friederici and Roberto Nutlouis From most of the western Navajo Nation, in north-central Arizona, the diamond summits of the San Francisco Peaks are landmarks on the horizon. To the Diné, as the Navajo call themselves, the Peaks are one of the four sacred mountains that demarcate their traditional homeland. They’re topped with snow for much of the year, and cloaked with a dark green forest.
Stickney Hill Dairy
Brothers Brian and Kevin Donnay and their friend Dave Lenzmeier successfully run Stickney Hill Dairy, which is one of only a handful of goat dairy operations in Minnesota.
Featherstone Fruits and Vegetables
One growing method under development at Featherstone is the use of large, portable greenhouses. The Experiment in Rural Cooperation is financially supporting the design and development of this approach to enhance the sustainability of produce agriculture
Dodge Nature Center
Dodge Nature Center is a non-profit organization that operates a 320-acre nature preserve and model farm, located in West St. Paul just off State Highway 110. Establish in 1967 by Olivia Dodge, DNC provides outdoor education and environmental experiences |
