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Rural communities have a role to play in creating a more sustainable and just world.
Today’s development agendas tend to focus on cities as the centers of problem-solving and innovation. The Sustainable Communities Program believes that rural communities must also participate in and contribute to this process. We work to advance the role of rural communities in sustainable and equitable development by:
- Supporting Rural Entrepreneurship
- Cultivating and Strengthening Rural-Urban Linkages
- Advocating for and Contributing to Inclusive Policy & Practice
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Country to Capital: Exploring Rural-Urban Linkages in Albany County, NY
Introduction: What are rural-urban linkages and why should we care about them? Albany County boasts a diverse landscape. It is home to New York State’s capital while nearly 50% of its land base is considered rural. We tend to focus on the differences between the county’s rural and urban areas — what makes us unique and what divides us. This has […]
How to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain for Your Craft Brewery
Sustainability efforts in craft brewing tend to focus on in-house operations—the equipment and processes we have direct control over. While that’s a great place to start, it’s not the only source of beer’s impact. In fact, the environmental impact of beer happens largely outside of the brewery walls in its upstream supply chain. Look Upstream […]
The Carey Institute’s Sustainable Communities Program Receives USDA Grant for Rural Brewery Technical Assistance Project
Program Aims to Improve Rural Business Sustainability and Drive Economic Growth Rensselaerville, NY – The Carey Institute’s Sustainable Communities Program has been granted $62,080 from the United States Department of Agriculture to offer technical assistance to breweries and other craft beverage producers located in rural communities across New York State. The project provides participating businesses […]
