 The young people from the urban areas stood back and were more than willing, for the most part, to find something to do that did not include power tools, nails, or paint. As I listened to the stories these youth had to share, it became increasingly clear to me that those skills our rural youth learn and hone not only on the farm, but in vo-tech, industrial arts, and ag classes in school are a lifeblood to our rural communities and the economy.