Year In Review: The Center for Rural Strategies in 2024

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Throughout 2024, our Daily Yonder reporters found stories that deepen our understanding of rural America, and celebrate its diversity and resilience. We collaborated with great partners, saw citations of our work in some of the nation's biggest news outlets, and found that about 1,800 news and media organizations republished or rebroadcast our content in 2024.

We thank you for your support. In our 2024 Annual Report, you can see more audience data and collaboration information, and a selection of some of our best work.

Since its beginnings, the Rural Assembly has focused on creating connections among rural people and organizations to gather, partner and advocate for a better future. In 2024, the team dialed into their core focus and values by shoring up a network of bright, down-to-earth rural leaders who have imagination and enthusiasm for what’s possible. Explore the Rural Assembly’s annual report here.

• Over 250 people tuned in live for Rural Assembly Everywhere to celebrate and explore stories of rural creativity, innovation, and care – and Everywhere attracted registrants from all fifty states.

• We launched Morning Connections in partnership with 100 Rural Women to provide a gathering space for rural women.

• We visited rural communities to hear stories that upend stereotypes and illuminate rural realities. Our Daily Yonder colleagues joined us in our travels to share these stories with our national audience. Find links to the articles, podcasts, and videos from our partner visits on page seven of the Annual Report.

These two programs — the Daily Yonder and Rural Assembly — along with other Rural Strategies work including the Rural Remix, continued to contribute to America’s understanding of itself throughout the past year. We thank you all for your support.