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...]
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...]
Episode 3: Rural Jump-Start Program
A new Rural Jump-Start Program in Colorado creates specific areas where approved businesses are exempted from state and local taxes. In order to receive these incentives, the businesses must create at least five new jobs in the county where they’re located. Mesa County joined the program, and three companies have been approved to participate. Kristi Pollard, who is the … [Read more...]
Episode 2: Rural Broadband
In Episode 2 of the Rural Business Show we visit with a rural grocery store owner who is going the extra mile to keep his business strong. We visit with a university professor who tracks rural business indicators in several different states. In today’s feature, we look at rural broadband, including efforts to increase access to high speed Internet and how communities and … [Read more...]
Rural communities working for better broadband
For rural businesses to evolve and be strong in today’s economy, it’s increasingly critical for them to have access to reliable and fast Internet. Communities that offer top level broadband are positioned to attract companies and provide good jobs for residents. Those that do not will likely be overlooked and left behind. Various leaders and groups are aware of this and … [Read more...]