USDA Rural Development, in conjunction with the Purdue Cooperative Extension, and other state and local partners, has released details of a initiative called “Stronger Economies Together” (SET), which is designed to help regional teams develop new approaches to strengthen and enhance regional economic development activities.
by Richard Longworth. Economic realities for the US Midwest. Rural midwest will continue to decline if it doesn't connect to the global economy. Must-read for rural communities in Indiana.