Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 10/11/16

Mary:    I’m Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program looks at another hit to small towns.  Mike, small towns – especially those outside of metropolitan areas – have been having trouble in today’s economy.  Young people, in particular, like the bright lights of the city, leaving many small towns with an older, and sometimes lower income, population.  Now I understand there’s another challenge facing small towns. What is it?

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