rural people

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What Drives a Woman to Become a Farmer?

What Drives a Woman to Become a Farmer?

Being passionate about eating well and caring about the food you consume can lead you to some interesting places, like a field of okra.

Living on country land in Louisiana

Living on country land in Louisiana

The Vizenas, who live on the Calcasieu River, share the story of their beloved home in Allen Parish, Louisiana.

Never too young to own land

Never too young to own land

The McDaniels may only be in their 20s, but they were more than ready to set up a homestead in the country.

The country people we have met

The country people we have met

In celebration of Rethink:Rural's first birthday, we're taking a look back at the country people we've introduced you to throughout the Southern U.S.

Raising farm kids: A family's move from subdivision to hobby farm

Raising farm kids: A family's move from subdivision to hobby farm

A family trades life in a subdivision for a small farm, raising farm kids who know the meaning of hard work, good food and the beauty of the outdoors.

Teen masters the art of flytying

Teen masters the art of fly-tying

At just 13 years old, Tradd Little is a master at fly-tying, artistically creating his own fishing ties and offering tutorials to adults and kids...

How many acres do you need for a CSA?

How many acres do you need for a CSA?

We talk to the expert in market gardening and micro-farming, Jean-Martin Fortier, who brings in six figures a year on his 1.5 acres.

Freerange daycare: Preschool on a farm

“Free-range” daycare: Preschool on a farm

Celestial Farms, a farm-based daycare, gives kids more than a basic education: they learn farm chores, animal care and what real food is all about.

From Dallas to Prosper: Trading the city for rural life

From Dallas to Prosper: Trading the city for rural life

When Dallas Sports FM Radio 105.3 The Fan Host Ben Rogers approached his wife Kat about leaving Dallas and moving to the country, she thought he was...

Living on vacation  Rethink Rural Blog  Country Life

Living on vacation | Rethink Rural Blog | Country Life

Some places and things just remind you of vacations. If you grew up going camping, it’s a tent. If you grew up vacationing on a lake, it’s a boat. On...