There is new attention to rural America with a focus on economy and community. Rural economies have not rebounded the way larger urban areas have in recent years. There has been a loss of jobs and an outmigration of people – especially young people.  This has led to a renewed interest in the health and success of rural America. Radically Rural offered new ideas, a national audience, lots of walking and a pitchfork challenge. Extension was well represented at the two-day conference invited as speakers and joined as participants.