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Women
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

India's economy is leaving a generation of women behind on the farm

Men are leaving rural areas for city jobs, leaving women to manage the farm, leading to increased alienation and economic strain.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago
US news

A small Montana town has thrived on federal jobs. Now come Trump's cuts.

Hamilton's economy, heavily reliant on federal jobs, faces risks from government cuts, threatening community contributions and local businesses.
Women
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

India's economy is leaving a generation of women behind on the farm

Men are leaving rural areas for city jobs, leaving women to manage the farm, leading to increased alienation and economic strain.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago
US news

A small Montana town has thrived on federal jobs. Now come Trump's cuts.

Hamilton's economy, heavily reliant on federal jobs, faces risks from government cuts, threatening community contributions and local businesses.
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fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Rural Illinois Counties Vote To Secede-but How Hard Is It To Switch States Without Having To Move?

Residents of seven Illinois counties voted to secede and explore joining Indiana, citing political and economic factors.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Swinney rules out return of lynx to Scotland

Swinney rules out legal lynx reintroduction in Scotland, prioritizing rural community balance and food production over potential biodiversity benefits.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Peavey Mart stores are closing: Beloved Canada retailer joins list of dying chains in rough start to 2025

Peavey Industries LP is closing all locations in Canada due to creditor protection, affecting rural communities after nearly six decades of operation.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Business

These States Are the Biggest Food Producers in the US

Rural states, often overlooked, play a vital role in U.S. agriculture and food supply despite urban areas dominating GDP and population.
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago
Design

150 jobs expected to be impacted as Ireland's biggest milk processor looks for redundancies amid rising costs

The dairy co-operative Tirlán is offering a voluntary redundancy scheme to achieve cost savings due to a decline in milk production and rising costs.
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