For much of her life, Rebekah Lane has lived half an hour from the nearest grocery store. “When money’s not tight, that’s not a bad trip,” said Lane, 38, who was born and raised in rural, midcoast ...

A recent Rural Grocery Initiative webinar unveiled findings from a two-year project on local sourcing in rural grocery stores. As 2025 marks the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives, ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Savannah, Georgia, USA - October 22, 2025: tourist walk along the sidewalk in front of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many rural food businesses, like Daily Loaf Bakery in Hamburg, Pa., rely on farmers markets to reach customers. Susan L.

The prevalence of food deserts in rural America is opening the door to another potential solution besides building more grocery stores—having food producers deliver directly to consumers, according to ...

On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Rural Veterinary Shortage Action Plan that will expand the support available for rural veterinarians. “Rural veterinarians are vital for ...

Visit just about any downtown on a weekend and you will likely happen upon a farmers market. Or, you might grab lunch from a food truck outside a local brewpub or winery. Very likely, there is a ...