Data Shows Rural Northeast Population Shrinking | Eye on Congress: Three Legislative Initiatives to Watch

Across the United States a trend has been emerging: For the first time, the overall rural population has been declining as birthrates have fallen and more people move to metro areas. This population shift has numerous implications for Northeast Agriculture and we discuss some of these in this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner. We’ve also got an eye on Congress this month. Read this issue for a look at three legislative initiatives that are worth tracking. For more information, visit FarmCreditEast.com.