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Friday, March 06, 2020

Quick hits: spring arriving earlier; proposed Wisconsin power line controversial; farmers discuss future concerns

Here's a roundup of stories with rural resonance; if you do or see similar work that should be shared on The Rural Blog, email us at heather.chapman@uky.edu.

Spring is arriving earlier and earlier, and that's not always a good thing. Read more here.

A proposed power line in Wisconsin is attracting considerable controversy. Proponents say it helps advance renewable energy, but detractors say it would be an eyesore in beautiful rural areas and cost too much. Read more here.

The University of Minnesota has launched an initiative to help rural students feel more connected. Read more here.

Three farmers talk about their biggest concerns for the future. Read more here.

Appalachia needs a Marshall Plan, writes the editorial board of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Read more here.

Why rural Americans are vulnerable to the coronavirus. Read more here.

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