WOW!  I just read Obama's rural development plan and I am totally blown away!  I have NEVER in my life seen such a detailed plan at any stage of any campaign.

 It's very long but I URGE you to read it all:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/ruralplan/

I.	ENSURE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILY FARMERS Strong Safety Net for Family Farmers Prevent Anticompetitive Behavior Against Family Farms Regulate CAFOs Limit EQIP Funding for CAFOs Establish Country of Origin Labeling Encourage Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Encourage Young People to Become Farmers Make Disaster Assistance Permanent Support Local Family Farmers with Local Foods and Promote Regional Food System Policies Maintain our Export Competitiveness Improve Food Safety Partner with Landowners to Conserve Private Lands Encourage Farmers at the Cutting Edge of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Protect the Rights of Sportsmen Reduce Air Pollution Combat Water Pollution in Rural America
II.	SUPPORT RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Small Business Development and Value Added Agriculture Support Payment in Lieu of Taxes Connect Rural America
III.	PROMOTE RURAL AMERICA’S LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING RENEWABLE ENERGY Invest in the fastest, cheapest way to energy independence: Energy Efficiency Make Federal Buildings More Efficient Build Biofuel Distribution Infrastructure Develop and Deploy New Renewable Technologies Invest in Rural Lands and Reduce Carbon Emissions by Promoting Carbon Sequestration Ensure Heating Assistance
IV.	IMPROVE RURAL QUALITY OF LIFE Combat the Scourge of Methamphetamine Improve Health Care Improve Rural Education and Attract and Retain Young People in Rural America Expand Research at Land Grant and 1890 Schools Support Community Colleges in Fulfilling their Mission in Rural America Protect the Financial Security & Health of Seniors Upgrade Rural Infrastructure Create Fund to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosures

Here is Edwards Rural Plan, it does not compare in scope or specificity:

http://johnedwards.com/issues/rural/

Rural areas have languished long enough, Obama really steps up the plate and delivers, more than any other candidate in history.