# Rural Plan



You have to read Obama's Rural Plan, It is AMAZING

WOW!  I just read Obama's rural development plan and I am totally blown away!  I have NEVER in my life seen such a detailed plan at any stage of any campaign.

 It's very long but I URGE you to read it all:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/ruralplan/

I. ENSURE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILY FARMERS

  • Strong Safety Net for Family Farmers
  • Prevent Anticompetitive Behavior Against Family Farms
  • Regulate CAFOs
  • Limit EQIP Funding for CAFOs
  • Establish Country of Origin Labeling
  • Encourage Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Encourage Young People to Become Farmers
  • Make Disaster Assistance Permanent
  • Support Local Family Farmers with Local Foods and Promote Regional Food System Policies
  • Maintain our Export Competitiveness
  • Improve Food Safety
  • Partner with Landowners to Conserve Private Lands
  • Encourage Farmers at the Cutting Edge of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
  • Protect the Rights of Sportsmen
  • Reduce Air Pollution
  • Combat Water Pollution in Rural America

II. SUPPORT RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  • Small Business Development and Value Added Agriculture
  • Support Payment in Lieu of Taxes
  • Connect Rural America

III. PROMOTE RURAL AMERICA’S LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING RENEWABLE ENERGY

  • Invest in the fastest, cheapest way to energy independence: Energy Efficiency
  • Make Federal Buildings More Efficient
  • Build Biofuel Distribution Infrastructure
  • Develop and Deploy New Renewable Technologies
  • Invest in Rural Lands and Reduce Carbon Emissions by Promoting Carbon Sequestration
  • Ensure Heating Assistance

IV. IMPROVE RURAL QUALITY OF LIFE

  • Combat the Scourge of Methamphetamine
  • Improve Health Care
  • Improve Rural Education and Attract and Retain Young People in Rural America
  • Expand Research at Land Grant and 1890 Schools
  • Support Community Colleges in Fulfilling their Mission in Rural America
  • Protect the Financial Security & Health of Seniors
  • Upgrade Rural Infrastructure
  • Create Fund to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosures

Here is Edwards Rural Plan, it does not compare in scope or specificity:

http://johnedwards.com/issues/rural/

Rural areas have languished long enough, Obama really steps up the plate and delivers, more than any other candidate in history.