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Rural economy
Skijoring brings cowboys and skiers to Western towns, but warm weather leaves the sport in flux
by
Caitlin Tan
Mar 7, 2024
Many small towns across the Rocky Mountain West depend on the sport for an economic boost during an otherwise slow winter, but this year it's been tricky with unseasonably warm temperatures.
Reviving China's rural economy, one peach tree at a time
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 25, 2023
Chinese officials have pushed for young entrepreneurs to return and revitalize the countryside, but the task is complex.
What it takes to lure IT workers back to the Chinese countryside
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 26, 2023
Some city-dwellers are heeding the call of China’s government for people to return and revive the countryside.
High inflation looks different, hits harder, in rural America
Sep 2, 2022
Rising costs and slower-growing incomes cut small town households’ discretionary income by 38% in the last year, pressuring a way of life.
He's growing his business during a labor shortage. "I'm optimistic."
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Nov 3, 2021
R.G. Lamar of Stuckey's Corp. bought pecan-shelling and candymaking facilities in rural Georgia. There's demand, but not enough workers.
“I’ve never seen so many Help Wanted signs”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 4, 2021
A view of the strong labor market in a rural Ohio town.
Why much of Nebraska's economy remains strong despite the pandemic
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 19, 2021
Some businesses in Newman Grove, Nebraska, have been booming as fewer people leave town to shop. Also, the region's agriculture economy remains healthy.