The Economic and Social Impacts Facing Rural America
When wandering around Montana, you will inevitably wind-up in a rural community at just about every turn. With just over a million people state-wide, roughly half of those individuals and families live in small towns that are less than 2,500 people. These towns have survived the test of time (including a pandemic) and are still standing. However, the trend of diminishing populations has begun. Due to a lack of resources and opportunities, the younger generations are leaving to further their education and experiences and not returning. People are leaving for cities and towns that offer the resources they need to
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April has lived in various places in Montana over the past two decades. She moved to Bozeman to attend Montana State University, and after graduating with a degree in Community Health and Business Administration, she worked in the nonprofit sector for six years. She then received a Digital Marketing Certificate from Kellogg Northwestern University and branched out into the marketing world.
