A few months ago when we at the Center for Rural Affairs got the idea to do a series on rural grocery stores, I had no idea the interest that the articles would generate. Of all the things I've written in my year and a half at the Center, this has gotten by far the most response.

I couldn't be happier to see that other rural community members see their grocery store as an integral part of their town.

Here at the Center, we value contact with our supporters and do our best to respond to your needs. Because of the interest generated from these articles, we've launched a new page on our website dedicated to news stories, blog posts, and resources related to rural grocery stores.

Here's the link: http://www.cfra.org/renewrural/grocery

On this page, you'll find information, resources and ideas about the preservation of the rural grocery store. You see newspaper stores about other towns across the country, like La Junta, Colorado; Truman, Minnesota; and Stapleton, Nebraska.

You'll also find links to other web pages we find useful, like the Rural Grocery Store Initiative at Kansas State University and links to various federal programs that can be used to support grocery stores.

If you're feeling discouraged, you can always watch this video of Nick Graham, dubbed America's Youngest Grocer. Personally, I always feel better after listening to that kid's can-do attitude.

Do you have questions you'd like answered or articles, resources, strategies and stories to share with others who see the value of grocery stores in small towns? Consider joining our listserv on rural grocery stores, which you can do by sending me an email and mentioning the rural grocery store list.

So check out the new page, and I hope to hear from more of you soon!