THE SERIES

Part 1 (June 28): Rappahannock is facing an economic evolution, but we have a long history of dealing with changes brought by forces beyond the county line.

Part 2 (this week): Farming in Rappahannock is going through a transition. What challenges does the community face in holding on to its agricultural core?

Part 3 (July 26): What role might the county's business community play in its future? And, can boosting tourism make a difference in generating revenue and creating jobs?

Part 4 (Aug. 9): What are other rural communities doing to adjust to the same demographic and economic changes? Could any of those strategies work here?

➤ Find the first part of the series online: rappnews.com/work