International Comparative Rural Policy Studies
by Terence Merritt 09/11/2012 The short answer is very little impact. Here are two reasons why: First, not a lot has changed. President Obama is relected, the Democratic Party retains control of the Senate, and the Republican Party retains control of the House. The political landscape at the federal level remains similar to the last Read More …
by the editors 24/10/2012 OECD report on renewable energy policies and their economic impact on the rural areas (including contribution from our own John Bryden) World wide decline in hunger? The UN´s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says “Hunger: Not a billion after all“ Co-operatives key to feeding a growing population Recently Read is a weekly Read More …
by Eric Marr, 03/07/2012 Day 11 began with an early morning bus ride from Rimouski to Baie-des-sables located along the coastof the Gulf of St.Lawrence. It was immediately apparent that the long days were catching up with participants which made for an unusually quiet group; at least until dinner. The purpose of the excursion was to visit a Read More …