We do not publish any of the following: religious material; non-farm related
political or social topics; trials and tribulations of transplanted city folks; or comparisons
between city and country life.
Deadlines: Given only for stories assigned to established contributors. All others
submit on speculation. Please submit seasonal stories at least 6 months in advance.
Submission: Submit the completed story or a brief description of what you intend to
cover and how you'll handle it. If you submit by mail and expect a reply, accompany
your material with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Email submissions are
preferred. Send to
editor@ruralheritage.com. Include "Submission" in subject line.
Sample issue: A sample issue may be purchased online via our
Back Issues page.
For a Table of Contents and sample current issue visit our online
Reading Room.
Length: Minimum 650 words; maximum 2500 words, except under
special circumstances.
Response: Since we are on a bimonthly schedule, if you do not hear back right
away please be patient—it may take up to eight weeks for us to get around to
reviewing new material.
Reprint: Inform the editor if the story or photo has already been published in a
commercial publication.