Rural Coalition

Rural Coalition
National Organization

Rural Coalition is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded to build a more just and sustainable food system that brings fair returns to diverse farmers and farmworkers. They aim to promote equity and opportunity for all rural communities by providing support, advocacy, and resources to foster social justice, economic development, and environmental stewardship. Their work emphasizes the importance of diverse voices and grassroots leadership in creating systemic change.

QUICK FACTS

FOUNDED IN: 1978

GEOGRAPHIC REACH: National

CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Program aims to support underserved rural communities by providing resources and assistance to enhance their economic development and sustainability. The program also focuses on technical assistance in sustainable agriculture, capacity building, resource allocation, advocacy, and policy report, and networking and collaboration.

  • Justice and equal opportunity is a right of all people.
  • All rural people are entitled to access goods and services.
  • Community-based organizations are instrumental in the development of rural communities.
  • Long-term viability of rural communities rests on effective use of resources.
  • The federal government has responsibility to ensure the rights of all citizens to secure these rights.

We invite you to learn more about the Rural Coalition and support their mission by visiting their website: https://www.ruralco.org/

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