There are 60 million people, almost 1 in 5 Americans, living on farms, in hamlets and in small towns across the landscape. For the last quarter century the story of these places has been one of ...

Many voters in rural America cast their ballots for Republicans in the last election because they believed their values would be defended — and their communities prioritized over wealthy elites and ...

What contributes to rural livability in the US? It depends on who you are and what you want from your community.

In Kansas, we pride ourselves on hard work, strong communities and self-reliance. Kansans value a sense of fairness. But over the past several months, decisions made in Washington have left many of ...

While the South grew the most in absolute numbers of rural population, the largest percentage growth was in the Interior Northwest, made up of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. A biker rides along the Big ...

Roughly 1 in 5 Americans live in rural areas – places the federal government defines based on small populations and low housing density. Yet many people understand rural America through stereotypes.

Last week, the America First Policy Institute launched its Farmers First Agenda. The organization, founded in 2021 by now-Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, surprisingly, did not include farmers or ...

The United States is home to a vibrant mosaic of rural landscapes, lifestyles and people. But new research shows there is room for advertisers and media to tell a more complete and authentic story of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sheila Callaham writes about age-related topics in the workplace. Seventy-five percent of rural workers age 45+ seek training that ...