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Rural Grocery Summit LogoRural Grocery Summit III: Strengthening Our Stores. Strengthening Our Communities. The summit will be held June 5-6, 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, KS. Check back later for information.

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Loss of Local Grocery Stores Drawing Congressional Attention

The lure of potential savings at big box stores is considered a factor in the closing of local grocery stores, and particularly the closing of rural grocery stores. Such stores often are located 20, 30 - or more miles - from a rural community, and, while the cost to drive and value of time on the road can erode savings, what happens when roads close? Continue reading »

The Rural Grocery Initiative Has Gone Social

In addition to The Rural Grocery blog, The Rural Grocery Initiative has expanded its reach to social media. Stay updated on what's happening with the initiative through our new Facebook and Twitter pages. This will allow you to quickly access live updates and information on where we will visit next. We hope that by providing all three information outlets, Facebook, Twitter, and our blog, that it will be beneficial to our supporters, stakeholders, and partners.


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