Why did you join the Rural Prosperity Commission?
Replied byTom Halverson
CEO, CoBank at CoBank
Niche: Finance, Agriculture, Infrastructure
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 1977
The commission’s mission closely overlaps with CoBank’s mission. Both focus on rural opportunity and sustainability. I wanted to contribute by listening to communities, sharing insights, and helping shape a national rural strategy that reflects real local experiences.
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