Information for...Citizens   You are here: Home / Citizens  /  Know More About Living in Rural America                                                                                                                                                  Printable Page RIC provides access to resources for Rural Citizens.  I Want To Know More About Living in Rural America Best Places to Live in Rural America Progressive Farmer Magazine. February 1st is when the annual listing of counties within the USA that are ranked the best in rural living appears. The 2008 List is here. A Day in the Life of a Farm Family America's Heartland. "... spend the day with a North Dakota farm family to discover the rewards and challenges of life in the Heartland." A series of Video Clips. A Mill Town Transforms  (MPEG VIDEO|) The Wall Street Journal. Video of the transformation of a rural mill town to a resort town by utilizing the small town resources in a new way. Why Americans Value Rural Life  (PDF|24 KB) USDA. Economic Research Service. "It has been the place where people live genuine lives, where both individualism and community thrive, and where physical and mental health are restored." Last Modified: Nov 17, 2008     Celebrate Autumn in Rural America   Know More About Living in Rural America   Find Information for Rural Families   Find Veterans Information for Rural Citizens   Business   Education   Health   Housing   Senior Citizens

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