In her latest piece for The Conversation, RSS Member Kristina Brant In her latest piece for The Conversation, RSS Member Kristina Brant sheds light on the harsh realities faced by flood-affected communities in Appalachia. With limited financial resources and few relocation options, many residents are left with no alternative but to rebuild in the same vulnerable locations.
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In The Practice, RSS members Hannah Haksgaard, David Peters, Elizabeth Chambliss, and Lisa R. Pruitt examined the challenges of access to justice and legal education in rural communities.
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Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems announced a Call for Papers for a special issue on “Education and Employment in Sustainable Food Systems,” focusing on curriculum, workforce training, equity, and policy.
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RSS celebrates Florence Becot, honored by the Agricultural Safety and Health Society for research improving rural well-being and agricultural safety.
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In Mongabay, RSS Member Tom Rudel highlighted how reforestation must address social, economic, and ecological dimensions—not just tree planting.
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On Resources Radio, RSS Member Ann Eisenberg discussed how law and policy can drive rural revitalization and economic justice in underserved regions.
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On the Business Scholarship podcast, RSS Member Jessica Shoemaker joins James Tierney to discuss how financial markets are reshaping farmland ownership, raising questions of equity, sustainability, and rural justice.
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The ABA’s Solo and Small-Firm Practice Section honoredHannah Haksgaard, author of The Rural Lawyer (2025), for advancing legal access in rural communities.
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In Farm Crime: An International Perspective, RSS Member Joe Donnermeyer examines how farm-related crime—from equipment theft to environmental violations—plays out across countries and legal systems.
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In Rethinking Spatial Inequality, Linda Lobao and Gregory Hooks explore how policy, power, and history shape rural disparities, offering insights for creating more equitable futures.
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