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.
Join us online 2 p.m. ET March 4 for a 90-minute interactive session “What Rural Communities Need to Know about AI Data Centers” designed to cut through the noise and help rural practitioners and community members understand what’s currently disputed about data center impacts.
Why Rural Assembly is hitting the road in 2026—and how you can invite us to your community.
Rural Assembly is seeking 30 local partners to host a community gathering during the week of July 23-30. Held in
Hear about Morning Connections from participant Jess Limbird.
Nhatt Nichols writes about how the winter is a season of stories.
Watch this powerful extended conversation with author, journalist and PBS television host Ray Suarez, a portion of which was originally featured at Rural Assembly Everywhere 2025, our national virtual gathering on Sept. 17.
