Residents gathered in a sunny rural park for a public forum, seated at picnic tables and sharing ideas. A facilitator writes notes on a flip chart while participants engage in discussion.
Farmer operating machinery in a field with forested hills, showing the integration of agriculture and land conservation. Rural Economic Growth.
Terraced fields with grazing animals illustrating traditional land use
Rural identity – Residents of all ages participating in a rural heritage walk, gathered in front of a historic structure and sharing local stories.
Historical black-and-white photo collage of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at work—planting trees, building trails, and constructing park facilities—combined with modern images of AmeriCorps volunteers.
A wide rural landscape at dusk showing a coal power plant on the left against a darkening sky and utility-scale solar panels and wind turbines catching golden light on the right, with a transmission line connecting both sides—symbolizing the rural energy transition in 2026.
