There are times when community resilience needs to be financially supported for a vision of sustainability and resilience to become reality. This month we interviewed Fred Petok from USDA Rural Development about the business of financially supporting climate adaptation for communities, and how the programs he administers can support rural communities in a changing climate. All episodes: <a href='https://rainorshine.buzzsprout.com/'>https://rainorshine.buzzsprout.com/</a>We welcome your feedback! Please share your thoughts and suggestions here: <a href='https://forms.gle/3oVDfWbjNZs6CJVT7'>https://forms.gle/3oVDfWbjNZs6CJVT7</a>Listening on Podchaser or Podcast Addict? Please consider leaving us a review. Thanks! DOI Southwest CASC: <a href='https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/'>https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/</a>USDA Southwest Climate Hub: <a href='https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southwest'>https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southwest</a>Sustainable Southwest Beef Project: <a href='https://southwestbeef.org/'>https://southwestbeef.org/</a>

2020 Fire Season: Grim, Smoky, Flexible

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