Tag: Rural area

  • Cooperative Economic Model Cont.’d

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    In a speech in honor of October as National Cooperative Month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak lauds the cooperative economic model: “Agricultural cooperatives are a driving force in the nation’s thriving farm economy. Because they are farmer-owned and operated businesses, the sales dollars and income generated are much more likely to be returned and spent in…

  • “America Can Be Too Proud”

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    In keeping with today’s theme, here’s an article by Carole Motsinger about the Asheville based non-profit Global International that is focused on investing in long-term customized solutions created by local communities. Christopher Sacco, the co-founder and director of Groundswell International, who lived in Ecuador for eight years notes,  “One thing that I realize after this latest financial crisis…

  • Children at Goessel Elementary Plant Kitchen Garden

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    This heartwarming article was posted by Jeff Guy in The Kansan.com: Eager first graders from Barb Goering’s class at Goessel Elementary picked ripened, dirt-covered carrots and tomatoes that had grown from seeds they, themselves, planted in a garden outside the school. Each grade from K through 5 has its own section of the school garden. Pam…