Rural Education News

Ed. Note: This piece has been cross-posted from the blog of the USDA

Editor's Note: This blog introduces readers to Earl F. Gohl, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission.

As someone who was born and raised on a ranch in Colorado, I know firsthand that rural communities are home to some of the most hard-working and self-reliant Americans.

Tomorrow, the President will sign an Executive Order to make broadband construction along Federal roadways and properties up to 90 percent cheaper and more efficient.  Currently, the procedures for approving broadband infrastructure projects on

On Tuesday, June 12, three federal agencies announced a new project to assist high-need rural areas facing chronic poverty along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Ed. Note: This is cross-posted from the ED Blog  

In an increasingly interconnected world, we can no longer allow geography to be a barrier to education and opportunity in rural America.

In an increasingly interconnected world, we can no longer allow geography to be a barrier to education and opportunity in rural America.

Ed. Note: This is cross-posted from the SBA Blog

Editor's Note: This blog introduces readers to Dave White, Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

How important is water? Well, it’s not a question I have to think too hard about. What I can tell you is that without it, there wouldn’t be any humans or critters roaming the earth.