The marketing of local food has been promoted and state-supported as an economic boon to rural places. But thus far, it appears that urban customers and economies are reaping most of the benefits.

There are 47,000 megawatts of wind energy capacity installed in the U.S. The authors of a new study say that for each megawatt of wind capacity, a county gains half a job and just over $11,000 in total personal income.

Fifty Kansas counties have lost 10% of their population since 2000. The state and county governments are recruiting residents with tax breaks, land offers, and major help repaying student loans.

The Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire is tracking 2009 high school graduates from Coos County, New Hampshire. These recent grads say their biggest worry is finding a job or a career.