Rural residents are concerned about the future of their communities.
Rural residents are concerned about the future of their communities.
The water and air are less polluted Stronger families and a more active Church 1. An aging population that has less energy and interest in actively working in the community Our children leave the community for their education and then to find jobs Traditional ways of making a living by being entrepreneurial are disappearing as we learn to be more dependent 2. Look at ecotourism as a way to create work Increase access to information by making use of technology Looking for ways to enhance rural self-esteem Develop consultation processes that start with the community and their problems. Build funding support based on these needs Develop an umbrella organization that brings all services to the community and coordinates the various levels of government 3. By working closely with the communities By having all the levels of government work together By listening to our problems and then structuring grants and programs around these 4.