June 16, 2023
Ben Winchester, University of Minnesota Extension rural sociologist, will speak virtually at the Fort Hays State University Noyce Summer Summit on June 16th at 8:30 AM CT.
Rewriting the Rural Narrative
It seems the rural story has already been told. Small towns keep getting smaller. Churches, schools, clinics, businesses, and now post offices, have closed their doors as the lucky few migrate out to the big cities. This deficit framework dominates how we discuss and envision our rural communities. However, the story of rural America since 1970 is rich and diverse, with positive trends occurring under the radar. Learn how positive changes around migration, community involvement, economic development, and regional living have diversified this landscape that require us to rewrite the narrative of rural community change.
More about Ben Winchester…
Meeting ID: 971 0324 6842
Passcode: FHSU
Funding provided by Dr. Janet Stramel with Edna Shutts Williams Endowed funds.