Two of our board members spoke with Matt Hildreth, president and founder of RuralOrganizing.org and the host of “Flyover Folk” podcast (subscribe here https://www.buzzsprout.com/94324), which delves into all things rural.
A new report, Ohio Smart Agriculture: Solutions from the Land, A Call to Action for Ohio’s Food System and Agricultural Economy identifies and offers solutions for challenges facing Ohio’s farmers, rural communities, and the state [read more]
We had a great time unveiling our annual report for 2018 and meeting some of our supporters. Here’s the kiosk we displayed while we chatted and mingled. You can also download our 2018 annual report [read more]
Access to healthcare is important to all Ohioans, but rural counties have some challenges that urban areas don’t. One of these issues is availability of hospitals and other health facilities. Fewer health facilities means greater [read more]
Maybe you’ve noticed how dollar stores are springing up everywhere? In Amanda, Ohio, (in Fairfield County) population about 750, there are two dollar stores bookending the 6-block main drag. Two. Why is this? According to [read more]
Volunteer board member James sat down for an interview with Refreshing 90.9 in Lancaster, Ohio, to talk about the mission and vision of Buckeye State Rural. [read more]
Buckeye State Rural has recently raised new billboards that say “VOTE DEMOCRATIC – Your healthcare depends on it.” Let’s talk about WHY THAT’S TRUE. While the Affordable Care Act is still the “law of the [read more]
Thanks to your generous contributions, Buckeye State Rural has two more billboards in Ohio Congressional District 15. One of these billboards is just outside Athens and another is just north of Circleville. These billboards—along with [read more]
Late last month, our first billboard went up outside Lancaster, Ohio, on Rt. 33 (business). We’ve already received great feedback and support for further communications in District 15 counties. Would you like to be part [read more]
District 15 is one of the most gerrymandered in Ohio, so right now the current representative has no incentive to listen to constituents. The gerrymandering—cheating—carefully captures the areas (including prisons) that ensure a Republican victory. [read more]
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