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Rural Cayuga County is getting a major clean energy boost with state approval of a wind project that will power thousands of homes and inject $63 million into the local economy. Construction starts soon on 89 new jobs and decades of renewable energy.
Despite uncertainty about federal funding formulas, nearly two dozen Indian states are already committing funds to guarantee 125 days of work for rural families. Even states that opposed the new law are putting money aside to make it happen.
A regenerative grain mill in Eastern Oregon is creating over 500 jobs while rebuilding America's local food economy. The project shows how smart investment can revitalize rural towns and reward farmers who restore the land.
A six-month study in Ghana's Bono Region could transform cassava farming into a job-creating industry for women and youth. Ireland is backing the project to turn a common crop into flour and industrial starch while reducing waste.
Workers in India's Cuddalore district just gained a powerful ally in their fight for fair treatment. A. Ganesan has been appointed as the region's first ombudsman to resolve complaints about India's massive rural employment guarantee program.
South Africa just opened a game-changing new market for its farmers, sending 20,000 cartons of premium plums to China with zero tariffs. This breakthrough could double the country's fruit exports and create thousands of rural jobs.
Utah just launched a grant giving businesses up to $6,000 for every new full-time job they create in rural communities. The program aims to bring quality employment to small towns across the state.
Karnataka's Congress party announced peaceful marches across all constituencies to advocate for reinstating a national rural employment program. The demonstrations aim to show public support for job security measures in rural communities.