I would really like to see there be a renaissance in farming so that all sorts of folks from all sorts of backgrounds could participate in that.
Nella Parks
Cove, Oregon
Nella Parks has a vision for how her rural Oregon community could prosper in the years to come. Nella is one of 53 young people from rural communities in 28 states participating in the National Rural Youth Assembly. Watch an interview with Nella and hear other young people share their hopes and ideas for rural America.
Want to experience Rural Assembly Everywhere alongside others in your community? In addition to our four official partner sites, six
Three workshop options are available during the weeks following our Sept. 17 Rural Assembly Everywhere virtual event. Choose from a range of virtual workshops designed to dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you and your community.
Rural Assembly Everywhere will feature a panel discussion “Essentials for Positive Sum Thinking: Trust, Relationship, and Collaboration,” during the Sept.
Illustration and story by Nhatt NicholsMary Welcome is an artist whose medium defies classification. She doesn’t use oil paints or
We are honored to announce that Salaam Green, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Birmingham, Alabama (2024–2026), will join us at
Latingrass duo Larry & Joe will perform at this year’s Rural Assembly Everywhere, our virtual gathering on Tuesday, September 17 at 1 p.m. ET.
