Unemployment and underemployment among single mothers and youth (ages 18–25) remain significantly higher than the national average. While many startups focus on tech-driven solutions, they often fail to address the immediate employment needs of rural communities in a direct manner.

Simultaneously, soil degredation and environmental destruction run rampant. Farmers don’t typically have the access to knowledge or financial means to engage in sustainable agricultural practices. This contributes to the ongoing cycle of production leads falling and further environmental damage.