C. Scott Stephens

C. Scott Stephens is a publisher, strategist, and rural advocate based in Northwest Florida. He is the founder of The Rural Revolution and Pine Cone Press, and the author of The Rural Revolution Field Manual.

Through his work in publishing, local media, business strategy, and community development, Stephens focuses on helping small-town businesses, local leaders, entrepreneurs, and civic builders move from conversation to action.

His work centers on local ownership, entrepreneurship, trust, practical systems, and the belief that rural communities are not finished. They need builders willing to start where they are, use what they have, and build what comes next.