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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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    RRDCs Continue to Celebrate Year-long 50th Anniversary with Proclamations from NACDEP and SAAS

    June 30, 2022

    The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) and the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) recently released proclamations in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Regional Rural Development Centers and their significant contributions and continuous leadership role of rural America. Continue reading RRDCs Continue to Celebrate Year-long 50th Anniversary with Proclamations from NACDEP and SAAS
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    Phase II of the Listening Sessions Initiative for Rural Community, Economic, and Workforce Development

    June 30, 2022

    An interactive data dashboard has been launched where users can explore data from Investing in Rural Recovery, a report on findings from the Regional Rural Development Centers’ (RRDCs) survey of rural development stakeholders. The dashboard was created in collaboration with the Extension Foundation. Users can combine and display results in a variety of ways. Continue reading Phase II of the Listening Sessions Initiative for Rural Community, Economic, and Workforce Development
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    Rachel Welborn Awarded Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) Diversity, Inclusion Award

    March 28, 2022

    Rachel Welborn, Associate Director of the Southern Rural Develompent Center, was awarded a 2022 IHL Diversity and Inclusion Award for helping identify pressing rural development concerns and facilitating responses in the state, region and nation on critical issues, including poverty, disasters, workforce development, racial reconciliation and internet availability. Continue reading Rachel Welborn Awarded Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) Diversity, Inclusion Award
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    SRDC and 1890 Partners Receive AFRI Rural and Economic Development Grant Funding for Bridging the Digital Divide in Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Communities in the South Project

    March 28, 2022

    Vital to Rural Economic Development (AFRI's Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities priority) is equitable digital access. Digital equity means all individuals have digital (internet) capacity needed for full participation in our society and economy. Digital equity is essential for economic viability and quality of life. Continue reading SRDC and 1890 Partners Receive AFRI Rural and Economic Development Grant Funding for Bridging the Digital Divide in Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Communities in the South Project
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    The four Regional Rural Development Centers Kickoff Year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration with Announcement

    January 31, 2022

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Rural Development Act. Among its many outcomes, the Act led to the creation of the nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs). To help kick-off the year-long celebration, the RRDCs were joined by two key partner organizations, who each took actions formally recognizing the Centers’ significant contributions over the past 50 years and anticipating their leadership role in the continued vibrancy of rural America. Continue reading The four Regional Rural Development Centers Kickoff Year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration with Announcement

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    Listening Sessions Report: Investing in Rural Recovery

    January 31, 2022

    The nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) recently released Investing in Rural Recovery: Findings from a Rapid Assessment of Stakeholder Priorities for Rural Development from a national survey.
    Continue reading Listening Sessions Report: Investing in Rural Recovery

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