It’s that time of year again, time for Farm Fest at the Gilfillan Estate outside of Redwood Falls. Farm Fest runs Aug. 5-7, 2014, and Samantha Castro with IDEAg Group, Farm Fest’s management company, tells us why we love it so.
Monthly Archives: July 2014
More thinking regionally
On Rural MN Radio this week, we continue our discussion with Dave Ladd of RDL Associates about the importance of thinking creatively to innovate in economic development. Part of that includes thinking regionally, bringing together communities, businesses and governments across a much larger area than we usually do to glean new, creative ideas and better economies of scale.
Think regionally for a stronger whole
Minnesota’s whole economy is best served by thinking beyond the cookie cutter approach, says Dave Ladd of RDL Associates. Dave talks with Jim this week about why we should be thinking about the economy by region and beyond the standard industry silos.
Community foundations, pt 2
Contributing to a community foundation doesn’t require a lot of time or commitment. This week on Rural MN Radio, Jim continues his conversation with Nancy Zallek of the Mankato Area Foundation, talking about the flexibility of community foundations, not only in where they give their money, but where they get it from, too. People don’t need to give a ton to make it add up for the community.
Community foundations, part 1
Community foundations are becoming an increasingly important and creative way to give back to the community, and they’re popping up all across the state. This week Jim talks with Nancy Zallek of the Mankato Area Foundation about what these funding organizations do to better their communities.
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