Building on the ideas and strengths of those in the room, this session encouraged new ways of thinking around the "brain drain" phenomenon. There is no doubt that integrating youth (8-35 years old) into the basic workings of rural communities is integral to positive rural futures, but it is also important to listen to young leaders who are working to create a vision for the future. Together, conference participants discussed how the RFI and its partners can attract, retain and develop young leaders in rural areas and provide them opportunities, from a young age, to assume major leadership roles in building stronger rural futures.

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