Podcasts about rural

The full trio, Robert Llewellyn, Imogen Bhogal and Jack Scarlet reunite for a gloriously chaotic catch-up and debrief! First up: a proper Welsh adventure in three of the UK's most affordable EVs; the BYD Dolphin, Citroën ë-C3 and Leapmotor T03. The cars? Impressively modern. The rural charging infrastructure? Occasionally… nostalgic. They delve into password dramas, charger roulette, and what budget EV life really looks like in 2026.    They also chat about Jack's Kia world exclusive and sub 20 degrees conditions in Norway while testing the EV2. Meanwhile, Robert reflects on how Volvo Cars now talks about EVs as simply "cars", the huge cultural shift he's been waiting for!    Plus: solar megaprojects in Australia, gravity storage from Green Gravity, birthday cake… and Jack's big Japan sabbatical announcement...! 00:00:11 Intro: The 97th Take 00:01:21 Imogen's Paris Trip & Renault Brand CEO Interview  00:03:07 The Future of Small EVs and the Renault Espace  00:07:38 Robert's Australia Trip: Solar Farms and Gravity Storage  00:10:12 The Wales Road Trip: Small EVs vs. Rural Infrastructure  00:12:12 The "Charging Nightmare" and Offensive Passwords  00:16:47 World Exclusive: Testing the Kia EV2 in Norway  00:19:50 Surviving -20°C: Tales from the Norwegian Range Test  00:22:15 Jack's Big Sabbatical: Heading to Japan  00:23:12 Launch FOMO: Ioniq 6, Polestar 5, and More  00:27:58 Volvo's "Early Adopters" Advert and Normalising EVs  00:30:43 Five Years of Change: From Niche to "Just a Car"  00:31:51 Renault's Hybrid Strategy vs. Pure Electric  00:34:04 Birthday Reflections 00:35:56 Robert's Wisdom: Am I the A**hole?  00:38:35 Final Wrap-Up and Live Events Info   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

In this episode, Kelly Macken Marble, Chief Executive Officer of Osceola Medical Center, discusses expanding mental health and substance use services, investing in facility growth and specialty recruitment, and navigating Medicaid, 340B, and rural reimbursement challenges to sustain local access to care.

SummaryThe latest episode of the Startup Junkies podcast shines a spotlight on the enduring legacy and forward-thinking strategies of ACC Capital (formerly Arkansas Capital Corporation). Host Caleb Talley, joined by Jeff Amerine, welcomes Sam Walls, who shares the rich history and impact of ACC in Arkansas's entrepreneurial ecosystem.From its inception in the 1950s, ACC played a pivotal role in driving economic development and entrepreneurship in a state once plagued by poverty and limited capital. Sam details how ACC, born out of the vision of leaders like Winthrop Rockefeller, became a “third leg” in supporting capital needs, working alongside the state and private sector to bring manufacturing to Arkansas. Over the decades, ACC expanded its services, from pioneering SBA and USDA-guaranteed lending to launching Arkansas's first in-state SBIC venture capital fund and leading initiatives like the Governor's Cup business plan competition.Additionally, the episode highlights ACC's bold leap into the federal EB-5 immigrant investor program, which contributed nearly six hundred million dollars to transformative projects like Big River Steel in Mississippi County. For those passionate about economic development, this episode is an inspiring look at how steady vision and adaptability can create lasting impact. To learn more about ACC Capital or the Governor's Cup, listen to the full conversation!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(05:58) Diverse Economic Development Initiatives(08:18) Arkansas Capital's Foundational Impact(16:03) Collaborating with an Abundance Mindset(21:20) EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program(25:13) Perseverance Amid Financial Struggles(29:30) Congressional Testimony on Job Creation(37:46) Balancing Capital and People(45:45) National Presence and AccessibilityLinksCaleb TalleyDaniel KoonceStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeSam WallsACC Capital

On episode 191 of Kliq This, Big Sexy is back from the UK, and let's just say he has some thoughts on the difference between a "British" workout and a "Detroit" one. If you're looking for a dry recap, look elsewhere; this episode is about the "unfiltered" Nash experience. The Highlights The UK Roundup: Nash breaks down his recent tour across the pond. Expect stories about the grueling travel schedule, the hospitality (or lack thereof), and how he manages to maintain his physique while living on the road in a different time zone. The Je'Von Evans Firestorm: Nash addresses the backlash from his "Mr. Bojangles" and "urban" comments. He doesn't just walk it back; he digs into his philosophy on "edge" in wrestling and why he thinks the young star is being "over-pushed" in a direction that lacks grit. Wrestler Safety 101: From his terrifying 1997 descent as Sting to why "Hell in a Cell" should actually stay inside the cell, Nash gives a masterclass on the "tricks of the trade" that kept him walking (mostly) after decades in the ring. Financial Rants: He channels his inner Warren Buffett to tear into "modern-day Ponzi schemes" like Bitcoin and paper silver. If it doesn't produce something tangible, Big Kev isn't buying it. The "Mount Nashmore" of Booze: Who can actually hang with the big men after the show? Nash crowns his picks for the wrestlers who could hold their liquor, featuring the likes of The Undertaker, Stone Cold, and Scott Hall. Why It's a Must-Listen This isn't just a wrestling podcast; it's cultural commentary. Whether he's dissecting Trump's Canadian tariffs or explaining why Hulk Hogan used to hide his blade in his mouth, Nash remains the most opinionated—and arguably most entertaining—veteran in the game. 00:00 Kliq This #191: UK Roundup 00:56 Urban vs Rural 03:20 Robert Duvall 12:12 MT Nashmore Duvall 17:25 The Pay for Magic Mike 22:28 UK tour 24:41 Dropping "Snakes" 26:06 The Tour 28:53 Swerve Stickland 30:20 Tim Robinson 31:48 BREAK MUD/WTR 36:59 "Be Educating me" 39:17 "Kevin, This is how you remind me of how great the podcast is!" 41:01 Sean has no IDEA what body building is 41:56 Why kev work 48:19 "huge thing of your life" 50:20 Being gifted artwork 59:07 Justin Credible 01:00:44 KTTV 01:02:47 KEV I WATCHED RAW… 01:06:19 Jevon Evans 01:11:56 "One of the Good ones" 01:15:03 Jevon Evans' presentation 01:21:54 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:23:56 EC Predictions 01:27:32 FL vs NJ 01:29:41 VKM car crash 01:33:35 01:33:35 BREAK MANDO 01:37:58 ASKNASH 01:38:26 Swerve v Kenny 01:39:43 Why didn't Steve Austin put over Scott Hall at Wrestlemania 01:41:50 Reggie White 01:43:13 Ric Flair keeping his clothes on 01:43:55 Wrestlemania tickets looking bad 01:47:43 Running to the ring during the Royal Rumble 01:48:30 OUTRO

Most development histories focus on large-scale projects and multi-year plans. But how would we understand development differently if we chose a different starting point? In Village Work: Development and Rural Statecraft in Twentieth-Century Ghana (Ohio UP, 2021), Alice Wiemers exchanges the center for the periphery. Writing outwards from Kpasenpke, a village in northern Ghana, Wiemers shows how the daily labor of rural people, local officials and family networks have all shaped a practice of rural statecraft centered on developmentalism. By insisting on the specificity of the hinterland and interchangeability of its so-called “developers”, Village Work proposes a new framework for approaching Ghana's twentieth century. Elisa Prosperetti is a Visiting Assistant Professor in African history at Mount Holyoke College. Her research focuses on the connected histories of education and development in postcolonial West Africa. Contact her at: www.elisaprosperetti.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Lauren Nelson is in here second year as a Senator representing SE SD. To be honest after ever conversation with Lauren Nelson it motivates me to be a better person. She is litterally a role model listen and you will understand.

Two guests from Reno County, Kansas joined the podcast to talk about the process behind unifying rural fire districts. Randy Partington is the County Administrator for Reno County and Adam Weishaar is the Director of Emergency Management for Reno County. They shared the challenges the fire districts were facing that led to the unification such as equipment, training, and staffing issues. Then they discussed the transition toward consolidation and lessons learned and takeaways from their experience. Host: Lauren Palmer

Families in rural areas of New York say it is increasingly difficult to find child care. According to a report from the Children's Agenda, seven rural counties in Western New York shows can be characterized as child care deserts, where there are more than three children under the age of five per licensed child care slot for children in that age group. Structural and funding issues are contributing to the challenges, and providers point to low child care educator pay as a critical factor in the availability of reliable care. So what can be done? Our guests discuss it: Pete Nabozny, director of policy for The Children's Agenda Rachel Bonsignore, executive director of Liftoff Western New York Kathleen Valley, executive board member for Praising Kids Child Care Center in Medina  Taryn Moyle, child care resource center program manager for Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc. Lindsey Dailey, parent ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Jon and Jennifer Brueggemann are from Thayer County, NE and have homeschooled their 7 children. Today we cover the gamet on issues about government control and eliminating Christ from our lives.

Send a textJoin hosts Ben Kornell and guest host Peter Stiepleman, host of The Imperfect Leader, as they explore AI in schools, screen-time policy, math reform, higher ed disruption, and the future of assessment integrity.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Peter Stiepleman on leading with “ed, not tech” when implementing AI in schools[00:06:33] Seattle-area student walkout over ChatGPT access sparks debate on AI in classrooms[00:08:11] 26 states advance phone bans and K–5 screen-time legislation[00:10:59] Khan Academy's failed India rollout shows implementation, not tools, drives impact[00:16:26] Whether global systems may leapfrog the U.S. in AI-powered education[00:18:38] AI-supported speech therapy and reading intervention free educators for human connection[00:20:55] Utah's math overhaul ignites debate over data science, calculus acceleration, and rigor[00:27:24] Rural districts innovate through regional collaboration and expanded course access[00:29:14] Higher ed faces declining endowments, enrollment pressure, and early college expansion[00:35:09] Anthropic co-founder argues AI will increase the value of humanities degreesPlus, special guest:[00:39:10] Brandon Smith, CEO of Integrity Advocate, on AI-driven cheating, proctoring reform, and protecting assessment integrity

Bringing us regular updates on the gold and silver market. Someone explain to me why we must go into war with Iran or anyone for that matter.

Bhavana (Tina) Bhatnagar, DO—Associate Professor of Medicine at the WVU Cancer Institute—shares her journey from academic centers to rural West Virginia, where she's working to expand access and improve outcomes for underserved communities. We talk about what high-quality rural cancer care really takes: overcoming transportation and financial barriers, navigating limited specialty resources, building community-based clinical trials, and expanding access to innovations like CAR T—powered by strong multidisciplinary teams.Key takeaway: the best care starts with understanding the person behind the patient.

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https://teachhoops.com/ Coaching in a rural area presents a distinct set of hurdles—smaller talent pools, limited facility access, and players who are often "multi-sport" by necessity rather than choice. However, the greatest strength of a rural program is its community identity. In a small town, the basketball team isn't just an extracurricular activity; it is the "Front Porch" of the community. To build a winning culture here, you must embrace the "Small-Town Synergy." This means working closely with other coaches in your building to share athletes rather than competing for them. When the football, basketball, and baseball coaches are aligned, you create a "year-round athlete" who is physically resilient and understands how to compete in high-pressure environments. The "what and where" of teaching in a rural setting must be extremely efficient. Because many of your players may have chores, farm responsibilities, or long commutes, you cannot afford "dead time" in your practice. You must prioritize "Multi-Skill Drills" that maximize every minute. Furthermore, because you don't have the luxury of "cutting" players to find the perfect fit, you must be a "Developer of People." Your system must be flexible enough to fit the kids you have, not the kids you wish you had. If your "Center" is a 6'1" athletic farm kid, you might need to run a "Five-Out" or "Positionless" offense rather than a traditional post-up game. Finally, a major challenge in rural coaching is the "Exposure Gap." Players in remote areas often miss out on the high-level AAU competition found in urban centers. To bridge this, you must "bring the elite environment to them." Utilize TeachHoops member calls to stay updated on modern tactical trends and use film study to show your players what collegiate-level intensity looks like. Organize "Team Travel" to college games or larger tournaments to expand their "Basketball IQ" and vision of what is possible. When you combine the "Work Ethic" inherent in rural communities with modern, high-level coaching "X's and O's," you create a program that is consistently "punching above its weight class" come playoff time. Rural basketball coaching, small school basketball, team culture, multi-sport athletes, community engagement, basketball program building, high school basketball, youth basketball, coaching philosophy, player development, basketball IQ, offensive efficiency, coach development, athletic leadership, basketball strategy, rural sports management, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, mental toughness, coaching in small towns, basketball mentorship. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the landowners who took a payment for wind development be responsible for the decommissioning of the wind turbines? The going rate is roughly $600,000 per turbine.

Andy Johns is joined by Chris Townson, CEO of West Carolina and Upcountry Fiber, to talk about what makes a strong partnership. Chris shares candid lessons from working with telcos, electrics and municipalities—including how to evaluate opportunities, align missions, manage egos and build lasting agreements.Recorded live at the Calix ConneXions conference.

Mike McCabe sits down with Brian MacLean, Assistant Chief of Cooper County (Missouri) Ambulance, to explore the realities of rural EMS. Serving 569 square miles in central Missouri, MacLean's team manages thousands of calls each year—with transport times stretching up to 90 minutes since their local hospital closed. MacLean shares why rural EMS demands sharp clinical skills, resilience, and total confidence in your equipment. He offers candid insight into fleet decisions, explaining why his agency chose Crestline ambulances for their cost-effectiveness, faster delivery, smart layout, and safety-focused design. Drawing on personal experience from an ambulance-involved crash, he underscores how vehicle design and properly secured equipment can make all the difference. Sponsored by Crestline Ambulances

In this episode, Heidi Heitkamp hosts a lively discussion with Rachel Prevost, Executive Director of the Montana Farmers Union, and Matt Perdue, President of the North Dakota Farmers Union. They explore critical topics impacting American agriculture today, including trade policies, farm bill dynamics, land consolidation, and the resilience of rural communities. Their insights highlight both challenges and opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers.Key topics covered:The Supreme Court's decision to roll back tariffs and its impact on farmersUncertainty surrounding trade relationships, especially with China and MexicoThe importance of reforms in the farm bill to support family farms and local food systemsThe growing consolidation of farmland and its implications for future farm successionThe need to reconnect consumers with the origin of their food through mandatory country-of-origin labeling (M-COOL)Rural healthcare, infrastructure, and quality of life as vital components of sustainable agricultureThe significance of value-added production and new markets for U.S. agricultural productsChallenges faced by young and beginning farmers, including economic opportunities and community supportThe importance of domestic demand growth and renewable fuels in shaping a resilient farm economyThe role of advocacy and policy in securing a future where rural communities thriveResources & Links:Montana Farmers UnionNorth Dakota Farmers UnionHeidi's take on the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on TariffsA Farm Bill Worth Fighting ForConnect with our guests:Rachel PrevostMatt Perdue The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject). (00:00) - Introduction to Agricultural Challenges (03:07) - Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs (06:07) - Impact of Tariffs on Farmers (09:04) - Farm Bill Discussions and Concerns (12:03) - Consolidation in Agriculture (14:57) - Healthcare Access for Farmers (17:34) - Trade Agreements and Country of Origin Labeling (20:31) - Future of Young Farmers (23:40) - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

In this episode, Kai Lewandrowski, MD and Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS explore how disposable HD endoscopy, predictable per case economics, and CMS rural transformation efforts can make spine surgery more viable in low volume settings while preserving local access and sustaining community based practices.

In this episode, Kai Lewandrowski, MD and Morgan Lorio, MD, FACS explore how disposable HD endoscopy, predictable per case economics, and CMS rural transformation efforts can make spine surgery more viable in low volume settings while preserving local access and sustaining community based practices.

Highlighting our recent coverage on nonprofit and alternative grocery models in Kentucky, this event would look at how communities—from urban Lexington to rural areas—are addressing food insecurity through creative, equitable approaches to food access.

Data Centers & Rural Land Destruction: Hit the Pause Button by Farm Equipment

Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

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What is a guy to do if the person on the other end of the phone tells you one thing yet to find out it is not true. The target on Need More Sheep Company continues to grow.

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Marc Schollett, “Michigan lawmakers challenge rural healthcare funding criteria,” February 9, 2026, https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-lawmakers-challenge-rural-healthcare-funding-criteria, Up North Live. Covista, “Covista Care Capacity Monitor,” https://www.covista.com/research Mariah Taylor, “The current state of staff shortages, per executives,” February 10, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/the-current-state-of-staff-shortages-per-executives/, Becker's Hospital Review. Emily Schabacker, “New mental health program meets kids where they are: at school,” January 12, 2026, https://cardinalnews.org/2026/01/12/new-school-based-program-shows-promise-for-youth-mental-health/, Cardinal News. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

***Complete our short survey by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 to be entered for a chance to win Standlee free product coupons and some fun Standlee swag – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btb2026podcast*** _______________________________ On this episode of the Feeding Fumbles & Fixes series of Beyond the Barn, host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Kelly Vineyard, PhD equine nutritionist, to discuss four common horse feeding mistakes that can increase laminitis, including: Why some horses at the highest risk for laminitis look healthy and fit What current research is teaching us about meal size, carbohydrate load, and metabolic stress How everyday feeding and management decisions can strain the hoof long before any soreness appears Dr. Vineyard also talks about how metabolic testing works, what body condition scores really mean, and why meal size and NSC intake per feeding matter, especially for at-risk horses.

Part 6 of reuploading classic history episodes in the run up to our book club review of Serve the People! by Yan Lianke.In this episode we look at how the economy and educational system fared during the Cultural Revolution decade. We discuss how a period of chaos led into a period of stagnation, where things neither got much better nor much worse. We also talk about differences between the countryside and the cities, and how every day life was irrevocably impacted by the social turmoil that occurred.0:00 Introduction2:11 Economy and Education to 19699:57 The Economy after 196922:45 Education after 196929:28 Urban and Rural life during the CR38:53 ConclusionsBuy bookclub books hereBuy me a coffeeLinks to everythingSupport the showSign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod

In this episode, Matthew J. Dietz, MD, FAOA, Chair of Orthopaedics at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and WVU Medicine, discusses leading rapid departmental growth, advancing research in prosthetic joint infection, and expanding reliable orthopedic care across rural communities.

In this episode, Matthew J. Dietz, MD, FAOA, Chair of Orthopaedics at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and WVU Medicine, discusses leading rapid departmental growth, advancing research in prosthetic joint infection, and expanding reliable orthopedic care across rural communities.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

If you want farmers to support the economy, you need to help them get their kids to school. That's the message from a Hawkes Bay farmer and vet whose kids can't get the local school bus due to route cuts. Sally Newall spoke to Corin Dann.

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

Rural grocery stores are more than places to buy food — they're anchors for small-town economies and community life. In this episode, Deborah Solie of the Center for Rural Affairs and Charlotte Narjes of the University of Nebraska Cooperative Development Center discuss a new Rural Grocery Store Learning Cohort designed to help store owners strengthen operations, build community connections and plan for long-term sustainability.They explain the challenges rural grocers are facing, what participants can expect from the cohort and why peer learning and collaboration are key to keeping local stores viable. Whether you own a store, work in rural development or care about the future of small-town Nebraska, this conversation offers insight into what it takes to keep rural grocery stores thriving.Find out more and apply by March 6 here: https://www.cfra.org/rural-grocery-store-learning-cohort-online

Un dialogue avec Louna Mouret, féministe-conférencière-juriste, sur les retards et les avancées du féminisme dans les campagnes. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecrit par Hélène Vézier ⁠Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Madame Meuf ici. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rural nurse training in North Dakota, Icelandic pioneer reflections, Indigenous climate leadership, America's protein debate, and the week's top water stories.

Rural communities across the United States are facing a sustained decline in access to primary care. Since 2017, the number of family physicians practicing in rural areas has dropped by more than 10%, according to a report published late last year. In many regions, that reduction has implications for care capacity, hospital stability and long-term workforce planning. In the second part of the conversations, host J. Carlisle Larsen speaks with Colleen Fogarty, M.D. of the University of Rochester about the structural factors shaping the rural physician workforce and what it will take to strengthen it, examining rural residency programs, medical training pipelines, immigration pathways and loan repayment incentives as policy levers aimed at stabilizing rural access to care. You can listen to the first half of the conversation here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⁠Support the Show Here⁠Jeffrey Priest (Old Town High School, ME) has led an award winning band program in his rural community since 1989 and joins the show to share ways to bring excellence to smaller, more rural communities.To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.Connect with us with comments or ideasFollow the show:Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.comOn Youtube The Growing Band Director Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast GroupInstagram @thegrowingbanddirectorTik Tok @thegrowingbanddirectorIf you like what you hear please:Leave a Five Star Review and Share us with another band director!

In this episode, we sit down with Alton Ford of Taylor County, Georgia, to talk about grassroots literacy efforts making a real impact—and how those efforts connect to the Georgia Strawberry Festival.We also spotlight Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and how the Flint Foundation proudly sponsors free book access for children ages newborn to five in Macon, Marion, Talbot, and Taylor Counties—helping build strong readers from the very start.

En Francia, el salón de la Agricultura abrió sus puertas. Este año y por primera vez, la cita imprescindible del agro francés se realiza sin los bovinos para evitar los contagios de dermatitis nodular que afectó a una parte del ganado francés. El sector agrícola busca también responder a la escasez de huevos que se observa en numerosos supermercados. Y algunos culpan a los defensores del bienestar animal. Escenas poco habituales se viven desde hace unos meses en Francia: en muchos supermercados quedan pocas o ninguna caja de huevos en las estanterías. Una escasez que, según Loïc Thomas, presidente del SNIPO, sindicato de productores de huevos de Francia, se debe a varios factores: "Hemos tenido que remodelar las granjas avícolas para eliminar las jaulas. Hubo además una epidemia de influenza aviar que llevó a sacrificar a animales. Y la principal causa es el aumento del consumo. Hubo un aumento del 25% de las ventas de huevos en los supermercados franceses en 10 años. El huevo se ha convertido en la proteína más barata." En este, contexto, la Coordinación Rural, uno de los sindicatos del agronegocio francés conocido por su oposición férrea a las normas ambientales, pidió volver a criar gallinas en jaulas para una mayor productividad. Una eventualidad que descartan los productores de huevos quienes hace 10 años se comprometieron a eliminar las jaulas en nombre del bienestar animal. Hace una década, la filtración de imágenes de gallinas enjauladas, desplumadas, amontonadas y sin poder moverse, algunas muertas o en descomposición, llevó a los principales supermercados franceses a acabar con la venta de huevos de gallinas enjauladas. El objetivo sin embargo aún no se ha cumplido por completo observa Keyvan Mostafavi, director de la ONG animalista Anima en Francia. “Todavía no hemos alcanzado totalmente este objetivo. Quedan aún 23% de gallinas criadas en jaulas. Y una investigación nuestra indica que el 70% de los supermercados siguen vendiendo huevos de gallinas enjauladas. Son millones de animales encerrados las 24 horas del día, sin ver la luz, amontonados”, lamenta Mostafavi. El activista reconoce sin embargo que gracias a este compromiso, “la proporción de gallinas enjauladas se dividió por 3 en 10 años". La creciente preocupación por el bienestar animal en la industria se observa también en otros países europeos. Alemania, Austria y Dinamarca prohibieron enjaular a las gallinas ponedoras. Y otros países europeos lo harán gradualmente también en los años próximos. Las organizaciones animalistas piden por su parte acelerar el ritmo y exigen también mejores condiciones en los criaderos de pollos. La ONG Anima Francia pide por ejemplo que se abandone la cría de pollos de engorde, sacrificados a las 8 semanas. Un crecimiento tan rápido que su esqueleto no aguanta su propio peso y favorece las fracturas óseas.

From being chased by bulls to killing sheep and ensuring the budget is balanced, there's no end of things to learn from life on a farm. Now, 19 teenagers are being put through their paces in a new scheme helping youngsters enter the industry. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham joined them for a day and found they're already well into their work.  

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Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

For the 109th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Ryan Thousand, CIO at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association, to talk about fractional CIO work! We kick this episode off with Thousand sharing some examples of where he has had to right-size his approach to IT in rural health. Rural health is often brought up when discussing the disadvantages they have, so to flip that, we are discussing some of the advantages rural health IT leaders have over larger health systems. Next, we dive into Thousand’s experience as a fractional CIO leader for multiple organizations. Despite needing them, many critical access hospitals unfortunately don’t have a CIO. Thousand and I talk about what the fractional CIO work looks like for these hospitals that can’t get a full CIO.  Then we talk about the biggest challenges Thousand faces as an IT leader. Next, we take a look at the places where IT doesn’t scale while also having workforce shortages. We then debate how to deal with those challenges. Lastly, we conclude this episode with Thousand sharing his advice to other CIOs and aspiring CIOs out there. Here’s a look at the questions and topics we discuss in this episode: What are some examples of where you have to kind of right-size your approach to IT in rural health? What are some advantages that rural health IT leaders have over larger health systems? I’m sure many listeners are intrigued by fractional CIO work. What’s your experience like as a fractional CIO leader for multiple organizations? Many critical access hospitals don’t have a CIO, but really need one. How’s the fractional CIO work for a hospital that can’t get a full CIO? What’s one of your biggest challenges as an IT leader? Where are places where IT doesn’t scale, but you also may have workforce shortages? How do you deal with that challenge? What advice would you give to other CIOs or aspiring CIOs out there? Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks. You can also subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today podcast on any of the following platforms: NOTE: We’ll be updating the links below as the various podcasting platforms approve the new podcast.  Check back soon to be able to subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Podcast Radio TuneIn Spotify iHeartRadio Amazon Music Thanks for listening to the CIO Podcast on Healthcare IT Today and if you enjoy the content we’re sharing, please rate the podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Along with the popular podcasting platforms above, you can Subscribe to Healthcare IT Today on YouTube.  Plus, all of the audio and video versions will be made available to stream on HealthcareITToday.com. We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast and if there are other healthcare CIO you’d like to see us have on the program. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the comments of this post with @techguy on Twitter, or privately on our Contact Us page. We appreciate you listening! Listen to the Latest Episodes

Coming to us from Lyon County, Kansas has become a tremendous voice for all of us on the issue of Property Rights. The state of Kansas continues to have more issues than it should being in the Great Plains of America.

Sterling Livestock will be hosting the 6th Annual Meat In invent on March 20 & 21, 2026 at the Logan County Fairgrounds. We discuss the cattle business today and tomorrow. In addition Jason has just begun a podcast to assist Rural Mental Health challenges.

The Trump administration is planning to pour more than $38 billion into warehouses for mass immigrant detention. While some communities are starting to push back, one rural town has agreed to expand its detention facility. On today's show, we visit a small town in Georgia to learn about the trade-offs of becoming a detention town. Related episodes: How well are ICE's 12,000 new officers being trained? How ICE crackdowns are affecting the workforce For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy