Author: DeWitt John

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Published: 1988

Total Pages: 140

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"This book outlines the competitive challenge facing rural America and reports on signs of hope for the rural economy. It reports the "secrets of success" in sixteen rural counties in the Farm Belt which have gained employment at the same time that most rural areasl are losing jobs. It also describes new state initiatives to help rural communities and lists six "operating principles" to guide state efforts." From foreward.