Strengthening our community by bridging relationships of understanding and communication in Brown County. “Many of us think of our “community” as only the town in which we live. But we also belong to a larger rural community: the community formed by all residents of Brown County. We are a neighborhood of communities that share common challenges and opportunities.” Catherine Rasmussen, University of Minnesota Extension Educator. Bridging Brown County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The board of directors meet to discuss ideas and develop greater awareness of community throughout our county. Bridging Brown County also offers a leadership program. This leadership program is designed to help current and emerging leaders understand the dynamics of the community and the role leadership shares in building healthy communities. Through the networking opportunities of this program, participants will gather knowledge of the trends, challenges and issues that face our communities and Brown County.