Improve, Not Reduce: Rural communities in Missouri are raising concerns over U.S. Postal Service changes

Rural residents in Missouri are sounding the alarm over changes to mail delivery – changes that will potentially impact rural residents across the nation.

The Postal Service has plans to eliminate afternoon pickups at rural post offices, leaving communities at a disadvantage with everything from medication deliveries to bill payments.

Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on the implications for rural America and how they are looking to address the problem.

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