Together, we are increasing paychecks, decreasing daily expenses, and improving the quality of life in rural America.

We are working to improve our small towns and rural communities.

Civic Leadership

We work with rural leaders to develop the leadership skills needed for creating positive community change.

Popular Education

We raise awareness about challenges and harmful stereotypes that are holding our communities back.

Policy Research

We ensure rural people have a seat at policy making tables and provide solutions to our bigggest challenges.

Building the Rural Opportunity Economy

Democracy is all about solving big problems by working together to find the best...