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Southeast Ohio Fiberworks sees success from Rural Action-endorsed Kiva loan
By Keri Johnson, AmeriCorps VISTA member
Rural Action has endorsed loans through Kiva for businesses and producers, including Snowville Creamery, Wildcat Ridge Farms, and Green Edge ... Read More
Rural Action Recommends: Podcast Edition
Winter is a great time to stay home, try one of the recipes on Chesterhill Produce Auction’s blog, and listen to a new podcast!
Our staff ... Read More
Member Spotlight: Lou Driever on heritage farming, stewarding land, and joining Rural Action
By Keri Johnson, AmeriCorps VISTA member
Lou Driever is one of the most recent members to join Rural Action. He was introduced to Rural Action through ... Read More
The Plains’ EV charging station now open 24/7
THE PLAINS, Ohio — The Rural Action electric vehicle charging station located at 8 N. Plains is now open for public use, 24/7!
This free public ... Read More
Would you like to reduce waste at your gathering with Zero Waste’s reusable dishware?
By Seth Kern, AmeriCorps Member
Do you have a family party or event coming up, and want to reduce waste? We’ve got a great way to ... Read More
Exploring the heritage of our region
Written by Amy Nicolai, AmeriCorps Member
On the chilly (but very sunny) morning of Nov. 22, Rural Action’s Environmental Education team visited two local spots to ... Read More
Appalachian Educators Explore New Ways to Connect Nature to the Classroom
The pristine autumn fall colors and Burr Oak Lake served as the backdrop for the Appalachian Green Teachers Conference, held in late October each year ... Read More
Talking Trash — Taking the Zero Waste Pledge
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces about 5 pounds of trash a day. However, being aware of how much waste ... Read More
Learn about acid mine drainage and discuss the future of Rush Creek
New Lexington, Ohio — Join Rural Action Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Pizza Place, 100 W. Broadway, New Lexington, for a ... Read More
Appalachian Understories Backpacking Trip Builds Community
On a rainy Friday evening in late September, a few folks set out on a six-mile backpacking excursion on the Buckeye Trail. Led by Appalachian ... Read More
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