Our partners at the NC Rural Center are hitting the road to hear directly from communities across the state.

📍 The 2026 Rural Listening Tour is creating space for rural North Carolinians, community leaders, and partners to share the issues, challenges, and opportunities shaping their communities today. What the Rural Center hears along the way will help inform its 2027 policy platform and shape conversations at the 2027 Rural Summit. At MDC, we know that building a stronger South starts with listening to the people who know their communities best. We encourage our partners and friends across North Carolina to join the conversation and help ensure rural voices and experiences inform the policies and priorities ahead. You don’t have to live in the county hosting a session to participate! Just attend the location that works best for you, or join more than one. 🔗 Learn more and register by visiting the NC Rural Center's website! #RuralNC #RuralDevelopment #NorthCarolina #RuralCommunities #CommunityVoice