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Jim Kleinschmit
![]() We strengthen the link between rural economic policy and local, democratic decision-making. Within the bioeconomy sector, Rural Communities is working to “green” the entire value chain, and to assure that local communities and citizens benefit from this system. Rural Community Connection Strengthening the Rural Commons Sustainable Bioindustrial Systems Rural African Organizing Rural Young Adults Program ![]() African Immigrants in Minnesota: This report provides a short history of African immigrants in Minnesota. October 2008 | Neal Remington | PDF
IATP Sustainable Biomass Production Principles and Practices: How farmers can produce crops according to sustainable biomass standards. August 2006 | Jim Kleinschmit | PDF
![]() Jim Kleinschmit, rural communities program director for the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, cites a growing concern that biofuels “be produced in a way that's sustainable for the landscape, for the farmer's pocketbook, and for the community.” The American Prospect ![]() Have a question or comment about Rural Communities' work? Drop us a line! |
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