Current Topic Reflection #1

Find a recent article, video, or podcast related to this weeks readings on economic development in rural communities. Please submit a link to your article or a copy of the article along with the following information. This can be submitted as a word document or pdf.

• Summarize the article that you found and explain how it relates to the weekly topic, the assigned readings, and to rural families. (minimum 250 words)
• What stood out to you in this weeks assigned readings? Did anything you learned surprise you? (Minimum 150 words)
• Why is this an issue for rural families and communities?
• What suggestions do you have for families or communities dealing with this issue? This could be projects, policies, events, strategies, etc. (Minimum 150 words)