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That rural America is facing considerable challenges is beyond question. The economic, demographic and physical conditions of rural places in America present myriad problems for rural development. The diverse range of rural areas have historically shared one unifying element: a natural resource-based economy. Agriculture continues to provide a context for rural life and, in many ways, for the kinds of economic activities that take place in rural areas. The Agriculture and Rural Policy Group provides state policymakers with research, information and policy options on today's most salient agriculture and rural issues and emerging trends. |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
The Winner Is ...
Want to know how the elections are going throughout the country? Check out Election Coverage 2008 where you can view the primary, general and special election results for each state and territory.
Consortium Offers Plan for Security
As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security marks its fifth anniversary, 14 national organizations have presented a clear vision for how the nation should address homeland security in the 21st century in a white paper.
States Helping Students Afford College
As more people attend college across the United States, more people need help in paying tuition. Find out what some Midwestern States are doing in the May 2008 Firstline Midwest.
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