Rural Route April 8, 2026 Melissa Hart embodies the truth values that make Rural America what it is.

RURAL ROUTEFAMILY, FAITH, AND THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE On this powerful episode of Rural Route, Melisa Hart joins Trent Loos for a hard-hitting and heartfelt conversation about the values shaping rural America. Melisa shares a vivid picture of watching her grandchildren learn through simple, hands-on experiences—digging in dirt, exploring the outdoors, and growing through unstructured time. Together, they highlight a growing crisis in America: families spread too far apart.