A discussion with MacArthur Fellows John Gaventa (1981), Loka Ashwood (2024), Gaventa’s co-author Gabe Schwartzman, and local leaders about the changing economic and political landscapes of rural America, shifting forms of power, and how they impact citizen engagement. One of a series of four talks held in Appalachia and Wisconsin, the panelists bring their unique perspectives from sociology, agriculture, and civic engagement to shed light on how rural America has changed over several decades.
April 16, 2026
4:00 p.m. CT
125 Agricultural Hall
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
