One Country Project
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We are dedicated to reopening the dialogue with rural communities, rebuilding trust and respect, and advancing opportunities for rural Americans.
27% of agriculture workers rely on the ACA Marketplace to obtain their coverage. The end of APTCs would disproportionately impact rural areas, with a 107% increase in premiums costs for rural residents, compared to 89% for urban county residents.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
27% of agriculture workers rely on the ACA Marketplace to obtain their coverage. The end of APTCs would disproportionately impact rural areas, with a 107% increase in premiums costs for rural residents, compared to 89% for urban county residents.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/post-shutd...
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/post-shutd...
This week, leaders from around the world gather in Belem, Brazil for COP30, the annual U.N. climate conference. Notably, top U.S. government officials are absent from the summit for the first time in 30 years.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This week, leaders from around the world gather in Belem, Brazil for COP30, the annual U.N. climate conference. Notably, top U.S. government officials are absent from the summit for the first time in 30 years.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Working in agriculture is a high-stakes profession.
According to the USDA, over 50% of midsize family farms carry debt, totaling, on average, about $800,000.
Read more about reforming farm credit to ease the mental toll on America’s producers: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/beyond-pay...
According to the USDA, over 50% of midsize family farms carry debt, totaling, on average, about $800,000.
Read more about reforming farm credit to ease the mental toll on America’s producers: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/beyond-pay...
Beyond Payments: Reforming Farm Credit to Ease the Mental Toll on America’s Producers
Working in agriculture is a high-stakes profession, Not only because of the physical danger which is common on farms but also due to the intense financial pressure, and profound personal…
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November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Working in agriculture is a high-stakes profession.
According to the USDA, over 50% of midsize family farms carry debt, totaling, on average, about $800,000.
Read more about reforming farm credit to ease the mental toll on America’s producers: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/beyond-pay...
According to the USDA, over 50% of midsize family farms carry debt, totaling, on average, about $800,000.
Read more about reforming farm credit to ease the mental toll on America’s producers: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/beyond-pay...
On this Veteran's Day episode, @radiofreetom.bsky.social joins the #HotDishPod to discuss the current state of affairs at the Pentagon and Justice Department.
Learn about the impacts of political loyalty, leadership challenges, and shifts in military and governmental norms: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Learn about the impacts of political loyalty, leadership challenges, and shifts in military and governmental norms: lnk.to/onecountryxx
November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On this Veteran's Day episode, @radiofreetom.bsky.social joins the #HotDishPod to discuss the current state of affairs at the Pentagon and Justice Department.
Learn about the impacts of political loyalty, leadership challenges, and shifts in military and governmental norms: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Learn about the impacts of political loyalty, leadership challenges, and shifts in military and governmental norms: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Today’s #RuralSpotlight highlights $4M in funding to bring food support to 29 rural Utah counties. Governor Cox is stepping up for Utahns while Washington stalls. More: shorturl.at/7Y7GS
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today’s #RuralSpotlight highlights $4M in funding to bring food support to 29 rural Utah counties. Governor Cox is stepping up for Utahns while Washington stalls. More: shorturl.at/7Y7GS
This week’s #SelflessSaturday spotlights a Bay Area community feeding families who lost SNAP benefits at Sunday farmers markets. An $800K emergency fund will roll out starting next week.
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'It's on us': Bay Area farmers markets step up to help SNAP recipients get food
Agricultural Institute of Marin, a nonprofit which operates nine certified farmers markets across the Bay Area, has established an emergency fund to help more than 1,200 households get free produce…
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November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This week’s #SelflessSaturday spotlights a Bay Area community feeding families who lost SNAP benefits at Sunday farmers markets. An $800K emergency fund will roll out starting next week.
More: shorturl.at/ZuVni
More: shorturl.at/ZuVni
Tariffs 101: Understanding the ‘Toll Booth’ on Global Trade.
For the American farmer, trade policy is not an abstract concept; it directly determines the success or failure of their season.
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For the American farmer, trade policy is not an abstract concept; it directly determines the success or failure of their season.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tariffs-10...
Tariffs 101: Understanding the ‘Toll Booth’ on Global Trade
When Donald Trump was voted into the US presidency for a second time there was a lot of talk about tariffs.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Tariffs 101: Understanding the ‘Toll Booth’ on Global Trade.
For the American farmer, trade policy is not an abstract concept; it directly determines the success or failure of their season.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tariffs-10...
For the American farmer, trade policy is not an abstract concept; it directly determines the success or failure of their season.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tariffs-10...
Blue Wave Rolls all the way to Rural America.
On Tuesday, Democrats around the dominated races in the first major Election Day since Trump returned to office.
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On Tuesday, Democrats around the dominated races in the first major Election Day since Trump returned to office.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Thursday Talkers 11/6: Blue Wave Rolls all the way to Rural America
Today, the government shutdown entered its 37th day –making it the longest shutdown in U.S.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Blue Wave Rolls all the way to Rural America.
On Tuesday, Democrats around the dominated races in the first major Election Day since Trump returned to office.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
On Tuesday, Democrats around the dominated races in the first major Election Day since Trump returned to office.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
“What Happened to ‘Don’t Tread on Me?’”
Governor Tim Walz joined the #HotDishPod to unpack how national policy decisions ripple through rural life and agriculture, with firsthand stories from Minnesota.
Tune into the full episode here: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Governor Tim Walz joined the #HotDishPod to unpack how national policy decisions ripple through rural life and agriculture, with firsthand stories from Minnesota.
Tune into the full episode here: lnk.to/onecountryxx
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“What Happened to ‘Don’t Tread on Me?’”
Governor Tim Walz joined the #HotDishPod to unpack how national policy decisions ripple through rural life and agriculture, with firsthand stories from Minnesota.
Tune into the full episode here: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Governor Tim Walz joined the #HotDishPod to unpack how national policy decisions ripple through rural life and agriculture, with firsthand stories from Minnesota.
Tune into the full episode here: lnk.to/onecountryxx
The Democrats finally found a winning message: affordability. Democratic contenders won because they talked about the real economic issues affecting American families.
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It's Affordability, Stupid
The Trump Economy was Repudiated Across America Last Night
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November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Democrats finally found a winning message: affordability. Democratic contenders won because they talked about the real economic issues affecting American families.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/its-afford...
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/its-afford...
November is National Family Caregivers Month, an opportunity to thank those who provide unpaid informal assistance to our loved ones. Often unseen and unsung heroes, be sure to thank the family caregivers in your life this month.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
November is National Family Caregivers Month, an opportunity to thank those who provide unpaid informal assistance to our loved ones. Often unseen and unsung heroes, be sure to thank the family caregivers in your life this month.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/family-car...
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/family-car...
Today’s #RuralSpotlight recognizes a $4 million federal grant helping bring obstetric care to rural South Arkansas counties through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Read more: shorturl.at/lSASX
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today’s #RuralSpotlight recognizes a $4 million federal grant helping bring obstetric care to rural South Arkansas counties through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Read more: shorturl.at/lSASX
Rural Emergency Care is Crumbling.
Congress has the power to keep our hospitals solvent. So far, they’re passing the buck.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rural-emer...
Congress has the power to keep our hospitals solvent. So far, they’re passing the buck.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rural-emer...
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Rural Emergency Care is Crumbling.
Congress has the power to keep our hospitals solvent. So far, they’re passing the buck.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rural-emer...
Congress has the power to keep our hospitals solvent. So far, they’re passing the buck.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rural-emer...
This week’s #SelflessSaturday highlights Iowa Pork and Fareway Stores teaming up to fight hunger with a $20K donation to food banks across Iowa and western Nebraska. That’s more than 38,000 protein servings! More: shorturl.at/P4tLs
Iowa Pork Producers Donate 38,000 Servings of Pork to Food Banks
CLIVE, Iowa -- The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), in partnership with Fareway Stores, Inc., delivered $20,000 worth of ground pork to six regional food...
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November 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This week’s #SelflessSaturday highlights Iowa Pork and Fareway Stores teaming up to fight hunger with a $20K donation to food banks across Iowa and western Nebraska. That’s more than 38,000 protein servings! More: shorturl.at/P4tLs
Equal Pay for Equal Work:
Hard work should be rewarded – so it’s up to all of us to make sure rural women come out on top in the wage wars.
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Hard work should be rewarded – so it’s up to all of us to make sure rural women come out on top in the wage wars.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/equal-pay-...
November 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Equal Pay for Equal Work:
Hard work should be rewarded – so it’s up to all of us to make sure rural women come out on top in the wage wars.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/equal-pay-...
Hard work should be rewarded – so it’s up to all of us to make sure rural women come out on top in the wage wars.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/equal-pay-...
Happy Halloween! The Trump Administration has a very special treat for the seniors, children, veterans, and low income Americans who rely on federal programming to help feed themselves and their families.
Read more about the reality for SNAP recipients: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/trump-supp...
Read more about the reality for SNAP recipients: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/trump-supp...
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Happy Halloween! The Trump Administration has a very special treat for the seniors, children, veterans, and low income Americans who rely on federal programming to help feed themselves and their families.
Read more about the reality for SNAP recipients: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/trump-supp...
Read more about the reality for SNAP recipients: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/trump-supp...
Happy Halloween!
This year, it's all trick, no treats.
The price of a box of chocolates has jumped by 25%, reaching a high of $50 per box. Trump’s policies are making costs higher for American families – making it harder to celebrate Halloween.
This year, it's all trick, no treats.
The price of a box of chocolates has jumped by 25%, reaching a high of $50 per box. Trump’s policies are making costs higher for American families – making it harder to celebrate Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy Halloween!
This year, it's all trick, no treats.
The price of a box of chocolates has jumped by 25%, reaching a high of $50 per box. Trump’s policies are making costs higher for American families – making it harder to celebrate Halloween.
This year, it's all trick, no treats.
The price of a box of chocolates has jumped by 25%, reaching a high of $50 per box. Trump’s policies are making costs higher for American families – making it harder to celebrate Halloween.
In the 6 leading states for corn production, young adults have a 5% higher rate of cancer.
Researchers are attempting to understand why the region is experiencing this abnormality.
Read more about cancer in the corn belt: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Researchers are attempting to understand why the region is experiencing this abnormality.
Read more about cancer in the corn belt: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In the 6 leading states for corn production, young adults have a 5% higher rate of cancer.
Researchers are attempting to understand why the region is experiencing this abnormality.
Read more about cancer in the corn belt: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Researchers are attempting to understand why the region is experiencing this abnormality.
Read more about cancer in the corn belt: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
In the past year, the average price of a new car has increased by over $1,200. Despite his promises to do the opposite, costs have skyrocketed under the Trump Administration.
October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In the past year, the average price of a new car has increased by over $1,200. Despite his promises to do the opposite, costs have skyrocketed under the Trump Administration.
Approximately 42 million individuals, roughly 1 in 8 Americans, rely on SNAP to help put food on their table.
And now, the only immediate safety net for these 42 million Americans will be local food banks.
Read more about the families left hanging: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/42-million...
And now, the only immediate safety net for these 42 million Americans will be local food banks.
Read more about the families left hanging: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/42-million...
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Approximately 42 million individuals, roughly 1 in 8 Americans, rely on SNAP to help put food on their table.
And now, the only immediate safety net for these 42 million Americans will be local food banks.
Read more about the families left hanging: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/42-million...
And now, the only immediate safety net for these 42 million Americans will be local food banks.
Read more about the families left hanging: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/42-million...
All Trick, No Treats:
Under the Trump administration, the price of a pound of coffee has increased by 26%.
Under the Trump administration, the price of a pound of coffee has increased by 26%.
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
All Trick, No Treats:
Under the Trump administration, the price of a pound of coffee has increased by 26%.
Under the Trump administration, the price of a pound of coffee has increased by 26%.
As we get closer to November, the future of SNAP is growing more and more uncertain as the government remains shut. Soon, funding will run out with no solution in sight.
Read more about the growing fear of gaps in food aid: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Read more about the growing fear of gaps in food aid: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Tuesday Talkers 10/28: Growing Fear of Gaps in Food Aid
Plus, Trump’s Tariff Beef with Ranchers, American Hunters and Anglers Podcast, Number of the Week, and more...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
As we get closer to November, the future of SNAP is growing more and more uncertain as the government remains shut. Soon, funding will run out with no solution in sight.
Read more about the growing fear of gaps in food aid: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Read more about the growing fear of gaps in food aid: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Under President Trump, the cost of car insurance has jumped 12%. The average cost of a full coverage policy is now $220 a month. During his campaign, Trump promised to cut car insurance costs in half…
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Under President Trump, the cost of car insurance has jumped 12%. The average cost of a full coverage policy is now $220 a month. During his campaign, Trump promised to cut car insurance costs in half…
The KFF Health System Tracker estimates an 18% increase in premiums for Marketplace enrollees – an 11% increase from 2025 and the largest increase requested from insurers since 2018.
Read more about the Republican Approach to America’s Health: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/prior-auth...
Read more about the Republican Approach to America’s Health: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/prior-auth...
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The KFF Health System Tracker estimates an 18% increase in premiums for Marketplace enrollees – an 11% increase from 2025 and the largest increase requested from insurers since 2018.
Read more about the Republican Approach to America’s Health: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/prior-auth...
Read more about the Republican Approach to America’s Health: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/prior-auth...
Today’s #RuralSpotlight recognizes the Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture for awarding $25k to three Kentucky school systems to support local farmers. It’s a big win during #NationalFarmToSchool Month. Read more: shorturl.at/2c24C
October 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today’s #RuralSpotlight recognizes the Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture for awarding $25k to three Kentucky school systems to support local farmers. It’s a big win during #NationalFarmToSchool Month. Read more: shorturl.at/2c24C