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  1. WEBINAR: Future Directions for Rural Population Research to Inform Decision: Findings from Listening Sessions

    The Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) conducted virtual national listening sessions in an effort to identify the issues diverse rural stakeholders see as their top priorities for understanding rural population change. In this webinar, RPRN researchers will share findings from the listening sessions and how these insights are being used to inform future research and Extension endeavors. Please join us on February 25 at 2:00 PM (CT)/3:00 PM (ET) for the webinar, “Future Directions for Rural Population Research to Inform Extension: Findings from Listening Sessions.” Researchers from the Rural Population Research Network will present findings from their national listening session of rural stakeholders.

  2. Adapting to the Digital Age: Insights from a National Participatory Research Project

    In a new publication, Regional Rural Development Center (RRDC) researchers, which include the SRDC’s director, John J. Green, share their key takeaways from adapting traditional community-engaged research approaches for an entirely virtual setting.

  3. Southern Region Outdoor Recreation Listening Session

    You are invited to join the National Extension Tourism Network and the Southern Rural Development Center for an interactive listening session that will help us understand how to support capacity building around outdoor recreation and the roles of Extension on Monday,February 17, 2025 beginning at 11:00 AM ET/10:00 AM CT. To read more and register...

  4. Southern Rural Development Center Releases 2024 Annual Report

    "Connecting Communities since 1974" released as SRDC celebrates 50 years of service, working to strengthen the Land-Grant System's capacity to meet the evolving needs of rural communities.

  5. Spring 2025 Rural Grocery Transition Specialist Course

    Virtual: January 27 – April 27, 2025. Registration closes on January 20, 2025. The Kansas State University Rural Grocery Transition Specialist program trains resource professionals to better support rural grocery stores through these transitions. Registration is now open for the 2025 course.

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