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.
OCP is proud to honor Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) with our 2025 Rural Champion Award.
Sen. Wyden has been an instrumental advocate for rural progress in the Senate.
Read more about our rural champions here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-rural...
Sen. Wyden has been an instrumental advocate for rural progress in the Senate.
Read more about our rural champions here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-rural...
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
OCP is proud to honor Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) with our 2025 Rural Champion Award.
Sen. Wyden has been an instrumental advocate for rural progress in the Senate.
Read more about our rural champions here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-rural...
Sen. Wyden has been an instrumental advocate for rural progress in the Senate.
Read more about our rural champions here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-rural...
Funding the Future, Losing the Field: The Paradox of the USDA’s Latest Conservation Push
Read more about the need for technical service providers who can work with farmers and ranchers to create a conservation plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/funding-th...
Read more about the need for technical service providers who can work with farmers and ranchers to create a conservation plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/funding-th...
Funding the Future, Losing the Field: The Paradox of the USDA’s Latest Conservation Push
On December 10th, Secretary Rollins announced $700 million in funding for regenerative agriculture.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Funding the Future, Losing the Field: The Paradox of the USDA’s Latest Conservation Push
Read more about the need for technical service providers who can work with farmers and ranchers to create a conservation plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/funding-th...
Read more about the need for technical service providers who can work with farmers and ranchers to create a conservation plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/funding-th...
Today, Cynthia Cox from @KFF.org joins the #HotDishPod to discuss the ACA tax credits and how health insurance costs will skyrocket if Congress does not extend the credits.
Tune in here for more insights on how the ACA supports small businesses and farmers: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Tune in here for more insights on how the ACA supports small businesses and farmers: lnk.to/onecountryxx
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today, Cynthia Cox from @KFF.org joins the #HotDishPod to discuss the ACA tax credits and how health insurance costs will skyrocket if Congress does not extend the credits.
Tune in here for more insights on how the ACA supports small businesses and farmers: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Tune in here for more insights on how the ACA supports small businesses and farmers: lnk.to/onecountryxx
The Great Affordability 'Hoax'
Working Americans in the bottom half of the income ladder are struggling to pay their bills; these facts cannot be hidden from the people.
Read more about the Trump administration's lies about the state of the economy: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-great-...
Working Americans in the bottom half of the income ladder are struggling to pay their bills; these facts cannot be hidden from the people.
Read more about the Trump administration's lies about the state of the economy: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-great-...
The Great Affordability 'Hoax'
President Trump Cannot Explain Away the sky high Prices his Policies are Creating
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December 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Great Affordability 'Hoax'
Working Americans in the bottom half of the income ladder are struggling to pay their bills; these facts cannot be hidden from the people.
Read more about the Trump administration's lies about the state of the economy: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-great-...
Working Americans in the bottom half of the income ladder are struggling to pay their bills; these facts cannot be hidden from the people.
Read more about the Trump administration's lies about the state of the economy: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-great-...
Tuesday Talkers 12/16: Congress Fumbles a Healthcare Fix.
The political stakes of rising healthcare premiums stand to be a key aspect of the 2026 midterms, as affordability concerns have emerged as a primary issue for American voters.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
The political stakes of rising healthcare premiums stand to be a key aspect of the 2026 midterms, as affordability concerns have emerged as a primary issue for American voters.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Tuesday Talkers 12/16: Congress Fumbles a Healthcare Fix
Plus, Remembering Rob Reiner, China’s Grip on U.S. Soybeans, Number of the Week, and more...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tuesday Talkers 12/16: Congress Fumbles a Healthcare Fix.
The political stakes of rising healthcare premiums stand to be a key aspect of the 2026 midterms, as affordability concerns have emerged as a primary issue for American voters.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
The political stakes of rising healthcare premiums stand to be a key aspect of the 2026 midterms, as affordability concerns have emerged as a primary issue for American voters.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
2025 Health Care Wrapped
You may have recently got your year in review from Spotify, sharing your top artists, songs most-played, even your listening age.
Well, let’s see what America’s health care has been up to this year.
Read here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-healt...
You may have recently got your year in review from Spotify, sharing your top artists, songs most-played, even your listening age.
Well, let’s see what America’s health care has been up to this year.
Read here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-healt...
December 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2025 Health Care Wrapped
You may have recently got your year in review from Spotify, sharing your top artists, songs most-played, even your listening age.
Well, let’s see what America’s health care has been up to this year.
Read here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-healt...
You may have recently got your year in review from Spotify, sharing your top artists, songs most-played, even your listening age.
Well, let’s see what America’s health care has been up to this year.
Read here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/2025-healt...
Today’s #RuralSpotlight is on New Hampshire for the $9M grant for childcare, preservation, infrastructure upgrades, and rural development. Read more about the project’s details here: shorturl.at/uPjO6
December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Today’s #RuralSpotlight is on New Hampshire for the $9M grant for childcare, preservation, infrastructure upgrades, and rural development. Read more about the project’s details here: shorturl.at/uPjO6
Head Start is Critical Infrastructure.
New Mexico is funding free childcare for all its kids beginning in January. Why are they the only ones?
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/head-start...
New Mexico is funding free childcare for all its kids beginning in January. Why are they the only ones?
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/head-start...
Head Start is Critical Infrastructure
New Mexico is funding free childcare for all its kids beginning in January. Why are they the only ones?
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December 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Head Start is Critical Infrastructure.
New Mexico is funding free childcare for all its kids beginning in January. Why are they the only ones?
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/head-start...
New Mexico is funding free childcare for all its kids beginning in January. Why are they the only ones?
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/head-start...
How Do We Make America’s Farmers Strong Again?
So far, the legacy of the Trump era in rural America is budget battles, broken promises, and half-hearted bailouts.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/how-do-we-...
So far, the legacy of the Trump era in rural America is budget battles, broken promises, and half-hearted bailouts.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/how-do-we-...
How Do We Make America’s Farmers Strong Again?
So far, the legacy of the Trump era in rural America is budget battles, broken promises, and half-hearted bailouts.
onecountryproject.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
How Do We Make America’s Farmers Strong Again?
So far, the legacy of the Trump era in rural America is budget battles, broken promises, and half-hearted bailouts.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/how-do-we-...
So far, the legacy of the Trump era in rural America is budget battles, broken promises, and half-hearted bailouts.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/how-do-we-...
This week’s #SelflessSaturday highlights UNR Med for using $3.7M in federal grants to expand care in 11 counties without rural emergency hospitals, supported in part by student volunteers. Read more here: shorturl.at/elTHz
UNR Med leverages new grants to bridge gaps in frontier care
In its mission for “A Healthy Nevada,” UNR Med strives to build programs to better serve underserved Nevadans and provide necessary health services.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This week’s #SelflessSaturday highlights UNR Med for using $3.7M in federal grants to expand care in 11 counties without rural emergency hospitals, supported in part by student volunteers. Read more here: shorturl.at/elTHz
Rain on the Scarecrow.
Health care was a central aspect of the latest government shutdown. But a month later, rising costs have yet to be addressed.
Read more about what American farmers can expect from the Republican health care plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rain-on-th...
Health care was a central aspect of the latest government shutdown. But a month later, rising costs have yet to be addressed.
Read more about what American farmers can expect from the Republican health care plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rain-on-th...
Rain on the Scarecrow: What American Farmers Can Expect from the Republican Health Care Plan
The John Mellencamp album Scarecrow was regularly playing on the turntable on our farm.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Rain on the Scarecrow.
Health care was a central aspect of the latest government shutdown. But a month later, rising costs have yet to be addressed.
Read more about what American farmers can expect from the Republican health care plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rain-on-th...
Health care was a central aspect of the latest government shutdown. But a month later, rising costs have yet to be addressed.
Read more about what American farmers can expect from the Republican health care plan: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rain-on-th...
Rural America is facing a growing women’s health crisis, driven by a combination of provider shortages, shrinking services, and policy decisions that undermine the safety net women rely on.
Read more about the growing crisis here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Read more about the growing crisis here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Thursday Talkers 12/11: Abortion Access in Rural America
Plus, The Growing Affordability Crisis, Trump's Farmer Bailout, Republicans Scramble on Health Care, Word of the Week, and more...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Rural America is facing a growing women’s health crisis, driven by a combination of provider shortages, shrinking services, and policy decisions that undermine the safety net women rely on.
Read more about the growing crisis here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Read more about the growing crisis here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/thursday-t...
Will the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program get farmers to the other shore?
Given the current state of the farm economy, the FBA program will likely have dramatic and long-lasting impacts.
Read more about the $12 billion bailout here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/will-the-f...
Given the current state of the farm economy, the FBA program will likely have dramatic and long-lasting impacts.
Read more about the $12 billion bailout here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/will-the-f...
Will the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program get farmers to the other shore?
On December 8, 2025, the USDA announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Will the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program get farmers to the other shore?
Given the current state of the farm economy, the FBA program will likely have dramatic and long-lasting impacts.
Read more about the $12 billion bailout here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/will-the-f...
Given the current state of the farm economy, the FBA program will likely have dramatic and long-lasting impacts.
Read more about the $12 billion bailout here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/will-the-f...
The Rebirth of Rural Democrats.
This week, @thetraecrowder.bsky.social joins the #HotDishPod to share his perspective on the artificiality of politicians today, as well as his journey from rural America to internet stardom.
Tune in here for more: lnk.to/onecountryxx
This week, @thetraecrowder.bsky.social joins the #HotDishPod to share his perspective on the artificiality of politicians today, as well as his journey from rural America to internet stardom.
Tune in here for more: lnk.to/onecountryxx
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Rebirth of Rural Democrats.
This week, @thetraecrowder.bsky.social joins the #HotDishPod to share his perspective on the artificiality of politicians today, as well as his journey from rural America to internet stardom.
Tune in here for more: lnk.to/onecountryxx
This week, @thetraecrowder.bsky.social joins the #HotDishPod to share his perspective on the artificiality of politicians today, as well as his journey from rural America to internet stardom.
Tune in here for more: lnk.to/onecountryxx
Supreme Court Considers Expanding Presidential Powers.
The high court heard a case yesterday to determine the fate of former FTC member Rebecca Slaughter. The ruling will provide further insight into what direction our country is going in.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
The high court heard a case yesterday to determine the fate of former FTC member Rebecca Slaughter. The ruling will provide further insight into what direction our country is going in.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Tuesday Talkers 12/9: Supreme Court Considers Expanding Presidential Powers
Plus, Back to the Tariff Future, Rural Healthcare Fund is a Loyalty Test, Trump Vaccine Policies sow Confusion, Another Round of Media Consolidation, The Arena Podcast, Number of the Week, and more...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Supreme Court Considers Expanding Presidential Powers.
The high court heard a case yesterday to determine the fate of former FTC member Rebecca Slaughter. The ruling will provide further insight into what direction our country is going in.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
The high court heard a case yesterday to determine the fate of former FTC member Rebecca Slaughter. The ruling will provide further insight into what direction our country is going in.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Job Market Fears Rise.
Despite Administration claims of low unemployment and falling inflation, many Americans feel an increasing sense of pessimism stemming from issues like underemployment, discrimination, and high costs.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/job-market...
Despite Administration claims of low unemployment and falling inflation, many Americans feel an increasing sense of pessimism stemming from issues like underemployment, discrimination, and high costs.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/job-market...
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Job Market Fears Rise.
Despite Administration claims of low unemployment and falling inflation, many Americans feel an increasing sense of pessimism stemming from issues like underemployment, discrimination, and high costs.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/job-market...
Despite Administration claims of low unemployment and falling inflation, many Americans feel an increasing sense of pessimism stemming from issues like underemployment, discrimination, and high costs.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/job-market...
Today’s #RuralSpotlight highlights $3.45M in New Mexico grants supporting 18 agribusinesses working to strengthen the local food supply chain. Learn more here: shorturl.at/ZeMku
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today’s #RuralSpotlight highlights $3.45M in New Mexico grants supporting 18 agribusinesses working to strengthen the local food supply chain. Learn more here: shorturl.at/ZeMku
The Holiday Season Brings Mental Healthcare Complications
Rural Americans are going without comprehensive mental health care – and it’s having disastrous consequences.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-holida...
Rural Americans are going without comprehensive mental health care – and it’s having disastrous consequences.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-holida...
The Holiday Season Brings Mental Healthcare Complications
Rural Americans are going without comprehensive mental health care – and it’s having disastrous consequences
onecountryproject.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Holiday Season Brings Mental Healthcare Complications
Rural Americans are going without comprehensive mental health care – and it’s having disastrous consequences.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-holida...
Rural Americans are going without comprehensive mental health care – and it’s having disastrous consequences.
Read more: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/the-holida...
This week’s #SelflessSaturday celebrates Penn State University and local food banks for their joint effort to reduce food insecurity by offering free vegetable-growing lessons for adults. More about the program: shorturl.at/zmFzx
December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This week’s #SelflessSaturday celebrates Penn State University and local food banks for their joint effort to reduce food insecurity by offering free vegetable-growing lessons for adults. More about the program: shorturl.at/zmFzx
There is a Maternal Health Crisis in Rural America
Without reasonable voices representing maternal and reproductive healthcare in Congress, rural women will continue to walk a tightrope.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/there-is-a...
Without reasonable voices representing maternal and reproductive healthcare in Congress, rural women will continue to walk a tightrope.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/there-is-a...
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
There is a Maternal Health Crisis in Rural America
Without reasonable voices representing maternal and reproductive healthcare in Congress, rural women will continue to walk a tightrope.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/there-is-a...
Without reasonable voices representing maternal and reproductive healthcare in Congress, rural women will continue to walk a tightrope.
Read more here: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/there-is-a...
Hungry for the Holidays
If SNAP’s administrative funding is in fact withheld next week, states will again be forced to find ways to bridge the gap. Without federal funding, states may not have the ability to administer the program as efficiently. More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/hungry-for...
If SNAP’s administrative funding is in fact withheld next week, states will again be forced to find ways to bridge the gap. Without federal funding, states may not have the ability to administer the program as efficiently. More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/hungry-for...
Hungry for the Holidays
Brooke Rollins Continues to Play Politics with SNAP Funding
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December 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hungry for the Holidays
If SNAP’s administrative funding is in fact withheld next week, states will again be forced to find ways to bridge the gap. Without federal funding, states may not have the ability to administer the program as efficiently. More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/hungry-for...
If SNAP’s administrative funding is in fact withheld next week, states will again be forced to find ways to bridge the gap. Without federal funding, states may not have the ability to administer the program as efficiently. More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/hungry-for...
Happy #NationalCookieDay! 🍪
We polled OCP's board on the cookies they’ll never turn down:
Joe Donnelly: Chocolate Chip
Sarah Godlewski: Snickerdoodles
Adam Zabner: Oatmeal Raisin
Heidi Heitkamp: Gingersnaps
Mike Espy: Chocolate Chip
We polled OCP's board on the cookies they’ll never turn down:
Joe Donnelly: Chocolate Chip
Sarah Godlewski: Snickerdoodles
Adam Zabner: Oatmeal Raisin
Heidi Heitkamp: Gingersnaps
Mike Espy: Chocolate Chip
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happy #NationalCookieDay! 🍪
We polled OCP's board on the cookies they’ll never turn down:
Joe Donnelly: Chocolate Chip
Sarah Godlewski: Snickerdoodles
Adam Zabner: Oatmeal Raisin
Heidi Heitkamp: Gingersnaps
Mike Espy: Chocolate Chip
We polled OCP's board on the cookies they’ll never turn down:
Joe Donnelly: Chocolate Chip
Sarah Godlewski: Snickerdoodles
Adam Zabner: Oatmeal Raisin
Heidi Heitkamp: Gingersnaps
Mike Espy: Chocolate Chip
Secretary Rollins continues to dominate the headlines with threats and alarming claims directed at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
Read more about the economic truth behind SNAP spending: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rhetoric-v...
Read more about the economic truth behind SNAP spending: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rhetoric-v...
Rhetoric vs. Reality: The Economic Truth Behind SNAP Spending
Secretary Rollins continues to dominate the headlines with threats and alarming claims directed at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
onecountryproject.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Secretary Rollins continues to dominate the headlines with threats and alarming claims directed at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
Read more about the economic truth behind SNAP spending: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rhetoric-v...
Read more about the economic truth behind SNAP spending: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/rhetoric-v...
No One To Blame But Republicans.
This week, @piperformissouri.bsky.social joined the #HotDishPod to discuss the political climate in Missouri. Since the GOP has complete control of the MO legislature, Piper explains how hardships can only be blamed on Republicans.
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This week, @piperformissouri.bsky.social joined the #HotDishPod to discuss the political climate in Missouri. Since the GOP has complete control of the MO legislature, Piper explains how hardships can only be blamed on Republicans.
lnk.to/onecountryxx
December 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
No One To Blame But Republicans.
This week, @piperformissouri.bsky.social joined the #HotDishPod to discuss the political climate in Missouri. Since the GOP has complete control of the MO legislature, Piper explains how hardships can only be blamed on Republicans.
lnk.to/onecountryxx
This week, @piperformissouri.bsky.social joined the #HotDishPod to discuss the political climate in Missouri. Since the GOP has complete control of the MO legislature, Piper explains how hardships can only be blamed on Republicans.
lnk.to/onecountryxx
Democrats Determined to Win Back Rural Voters.
Democrats need to make working class, and rural Americans feel seen and heard. President Trump’s economic agenda is flopping, and we cannot waste this opportunity to capitalize on it.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Democrats need to make working class, and rural Americans feel seen and heard. President Trump’s economic agenda is flopping, and we cannot waste this opportunity to capitalize on it.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Tuesday Talkers 12/2: Democrats Determined to Win Back Rural Voters
Plus, A Winter Drought in Farm Finances, LiHEAP Funding, Number of the Week, and more...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Democrats Determined to Win Back Rural Voters.
Democrats need to make working class, and rural Americans feel seen and heard. President Trump’s economic agenda is flopping, and we cannot waste this opportunity to capitalize on it.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...
Democrats need to make working class, and rural Americans feel seen and heard. President Trump’s economic agenda is flopping, and we cannot waste this opportunity to capitalize on it.
More: onecountryproject.substack.com/p/tuesday-ta...