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News about the southern region and the programs, projects, and partnerships of the Southern Rural Development Center.

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    Recently Released Article: America’s Farmers are Getting Older, & Young People Aren’t Rushing to Join Them

    October 12, 2023

    Authors David R. Buys, Associate Professor of Health, Mississippi State University, John J. Green, Director of the Southern Rural Development Center… Continue reading Recently Released Article: America’s Farmers are Getting Older, & Young People Aren’t Rushing to Join Them
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    SRSA Abstract Deadline Extended

    October 5, 2023

    The deadline for the Southern Rural Sociological Association 2024 Conference Abstract Submission has been extended to October 16, 2023. Learn more about the abstract submission, details, and registration for the 2024 conference. Continue reading SRSA Abstract Deadline Extended
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    SRDC Welcomes 1890 Fellow, Dr. Michelle Eley

    October 2, 2023

    Dr. Michelle Eley has been identified as the Southern Rural Development Center’s first 1890 Fellow. Continue reading SRDC Welcomes 1890 Fellow, Dr. Michelle Eley
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    Southern Region Standard Indicators Impact

    August 31, 2023

    Each year, indicators are collected from states in the Southern Region to show the collective impact of Extension community development programs. Continue reading Southern Region Standard Indicators Impact
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    Recently Released: SRDC Publications – Coming Together for Racial Understanding and Heirs’ Property

    August 31, 2023

    The Southern Rural Development Center along with partners of Coming Together and Heirs’ Property recently published research briefs and pre-print manuscripts. Continue reading Recently Released: SRDC Publications – Coming Together for Racial Understanding and Heirs’ Property
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    Welcome Extension/Research Associate, Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn

    August 2, 2023

    Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn joined the Southern Rural Development Center in July in the position of Extension/Research Associate. Continue reading Welcome Extension/Research Associate, Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn
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