We want to get more people out into nature

5 top topics: small trends and opportunities hidden in challenges many rural communities face. Rather than obvious trends you've heard over and over, these are small town topics that get overlooked. If you're feeling a little uninspired, stale or burned out by the same old things, take a look at these top topics for rural places and small towns.

Addressing hunger, growing prosperity. Part of recovering from any disaster or economic blow to your community is making sure people have enough to eat. Grow more food, harvest more of what is available and share equipment to get more food to the people who need it most.

Activities that build community stewardship: Uncover hidden assets, activate them with activities and improve buy-in from the community to create the public spaces you've always wanted.

New residents, regenerating nature, and good neighbors: what will be the lasting rural trends that affect small and rural communities in 2022 and beyond? Becky McCray and Deb Brown go in depth and provide quick takes on three additional trends that matter to rural people.

Bring your empty lots back to life! Put them to work enabling commerce, supporting business and adding to prosperity in your small town or rural community. 29 minute video you can share

Expand the market for local food within your community, grow more food entrepreneurs and tap your local food culture for tourism.