Radically Rural

One of the things we’ll be talking about at Radically Rural this year is discernment with technology. In that spirit, we're making intentional choices about where we invest our time and energy as an organization. We believe strong communities are built through authentic relationships, and we're looking for ways to focus on more human and values-aligned strategies.

With that in mind, our Facebook account will no longer be active. You can still find us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and our newsletter remains the best way to stay up to date on summit details, upcoming events, and rural stories. https://mailchi.mp/hannahgrimes/rr-newsletter

Our traveling quilt landed in Lynchburg, VA at Academy Center of the Art's BWXT Student Gallery!

Check out all of the great additions from its previous stops in Belchertown, MA, Lewisburg, TN, Brainerd, MN, and Ilwaco, WA.

We're so grateful for Cheshire Medical Center's continued support of Radically Rural! In addition to sponsorship, their Center for Population Health organizes our All in for Health Track!

We're so grateful for Keene Young Professionals Network's continued support of Radically Rural!

Julianna and Katia recently traveled to Maine as part of our Radically Rural on the Road initiative, connecting with businesses and organizations reimagining what rural innovation can look like.

They visited University of Maine Process Development Center, where researchers are experimenting with wood fibers as alternatives to Styrofoam and exploring the possibilities of 3D printed homes.

Julianna also delivered the keynote at the Maine Alliance for Health and Prosperity Conference, speaking about radical care for rural communities and the importance of building resilient, interconnected ecosystems.

Along the way, they explored inspiring community-centered spaces like Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library, which shares space with a local coffee shop. They also visited the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy

Thank you, Putnam Foundation! The Putnam Foundation has been supporting our Arts & Culture track for years and we are so grateful for their partnership.

Our traveling quilt wrapped up its visit in Ilwaco, WA with a story circle.

Next stop ➡ Lynchburg, VA

New to the team, Graci Zeiger will be co-leading our Main Street programming this year. Last year, she attended the summit for the first time, diving in head first as a volunteer. We can't wait for you to see what she and Chloe have in store for this year’s sessions!

We'd like to share a huge thank to for being one of our returning sponsors and a consistent supporter of Radically Rural!

We’ve been working with Southwest Region Planning Commission on our Main Street track for years and we’re excited to announce that Chloe Gross will be co-leading the programming this year. Chloe is passionate about designing cooler spaces in our communities and you’ll see that show up in this year’s sessions.