One of James Taylor’s most beloved songs, Carolina in My Mind, captures the timeless beauty and warmth of the Carolinas. But in 2025, many rural counties in South Carolina are still struggling, facing food insecurity, population loss, and economic challenges that require bold, data-driven solutions. That’s why we have “gone to Carolina” in our minds…
This quote from The Little Prince reminds us that hope alone is not enough. Vision needs direction, and direction needs a plan. At Mari Gallagher Research & Consulting Group, we work with leaders across sectors who feel stuck, even as they are driven by purpose. When funding dries up, the market shifts, or team momentum…
Imagine having to travel 20 miles or farther to buy your kids fresh and healthy groceries or even a simple gallon of milk that is not about to expire. Remember: not all farmers, growers, and ranchers have a herd of dairy cows, nor are they set up as retail shops where customers can just drop…
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