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Title: The New Rural America: Demographic, Industry, and Land Use Changes in the John Day Region of OR

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Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: Across the United States rural communities are facing drastic shifts in their economies, their demographics, and the way they use their land. Many rural areas are traditionally agriculture, ranching, or forestry communities that in recent years have become economically depressed while losing their younger population. These communities are looking for ways to keep their community, culture, and industries alive. In order to better plan for the future of these areas, the reasoning behind these shifts needs to be understood. The purpose of this research is to examine the John Day Region of eastern Oregon and the forces that created a region shifting its economy from one of nearly entirely agriculture and natural resources, to a more service orientated economy. What were the choices land stakeholders made in order to create the current environment? An aging population, an influx in tourism and absentee landowners, and both federal and state legislation have all contributed to the economic shifts of the region and have serious implications for the future.

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Authors: Urban, Leslie

Publisher: Senior Thesis, Advisor Dr. Becker, Oregon State U.

Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Labor Force and Occupational Structure, Migration and Immigration, Other, Poverty and Welfare

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