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Locavesting: Investing in Main Street Instead of Wall Street

Using historical facts and sharp research to make her point, author Amy Cortese explores the concept of investing locally in Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From It.
In an interview with Fast Company, she states …
“The crazy thing is it’s easier for most people to invest in a company halfway across the [...]

Author Inspired By Rural Upbringing

Have a little person on your Christmas list?  I was delighted to stumble upon Mike Boldt’s children’s book, The Gophers in Farmer Burrows’ Field, which – besides the fantastic illustrations – reminds us that it’s often the unexpected gifts that turn out to be the best.
On an ordinary farm, Farmer Burrows has his routines turned [...]

New Book Explores Complexities of Rural Canada

Published by Nelson Education, Rural Planning and Development in Canada is the first book of its kind to connect topics such as public policy, government and governance, rural livelihoods, landscape, land-use issues, food security, organizational and institutional development, and rural community development together.
“It’s an important topic,” says Prof. David Douglas, President of the Canadian Rural [...]