In this conversation, journalist Elia Powers speaks with Greta Zarro, who works on the 12-acre Unadilla Community Farm in rural West Edmeston, NY; and Shenee Simon, who lives in Memphis and does research and consulting on health, environment, and food security for girls and women.Greta and Shenee talk with Elia about food access, equity, and overcoming the urban-rural divide. Both women are participants in Urban Rural Action’s Uniting for America program that seeks to bring together urban and rural partners on common issues such as food, prison reform, social justice, and more. Check out the conversation below.

Watch: “How Everywhere Can Be Home for All”| A conversation with Ray Suarez
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.



