With a long-term drought plaguing much of California and Northern Nevada, the agriculture industry is adjusting and innovating. “[The drought] is one of the worst we’ve had in history,” said UC Davis Professor and watershed expert Jay Lund. “In some ways, particularly up in the watersheds, because it’s been extra warm, it’s among the driest in history.” Lund added, “Some … [Read more...]
Episode 5: Dealing with Drought
We’re talking about agriculture and how farmers and ranchers in the west are dealing with a long-term drought. We speak with a watershed expert out of UC Davis in California. Then we head to Nevada to speak with the state’s agriculture director. Finally, we talk to a family farm owner with operations in both Northern Nevada and California. Show Notes Drought causing … [Read more...]
Rural Southern Utah attracting Chinese tourists
Parowan, Utah home to new lodge with hopes of attracting tourists "The Mother Town of Utah," AKA Parowan, is now home to the Mountain View Lodge. Formerly a Days Inn, the renovated property is poised to attract Chinese tourists who are interested in visiting nearby Zion and Bryce National Parks, as well as Las Vegas. The owner of the property, who works with a Chinese-focused … [Read more...]
Episode 4: Making Films on Rural Businesses
In this episode, we first talk to a project leader in Nebraska who is currently assessing the needs of rural businesses in the area. We then head to Mississippi, where a documentary film company is telling the stories of small-town businesses throughout that state. Show Notes Survey to assess needs of rural Nebraska small businesses and entrepreneurs Rural Enterprise … [Read more...]
Co-ops can be a way to bring rural business back
Co-op arrangement can 'save rural communities' The cooperative model can help rural businesses stay alive. Often when rural business owners retire or pass away, there is no family member around to take the business over. But cooperatives are not owned by a single person but a group of members. In Montana, the model has successfully brought a grocery store back to a town of … [Read more...]