Many rural areas face economic and community development issues of a very different character than communities whose needs are mainly defined by poverty. Often, the defining features are geographic isolation of communities separated by long distances, absence of large metropolitan centers, low-density settlement patterns, historic dependence on agriculture, continued population loss, out-migration, and economic upheaval or economic distress. Many residents of Madison County suffer from many of these issues in addition to poverty and poor health.

McCEDA's Mission is to develop healthier, better trained, better educated, and more financially stable individuals, families, and communities in the greater Madison County Florida region.

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McCEDA will develop, nurture and promote meaningful partnerships with nonprofits, governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and faith-based institutions to implement comprehensive programs that help develop healthier, better trained, better educated, and more financially stable individuals, families, and communities.