Revitalize your community through the resources listed here. Use this page as a starting point for your rural development needs.
Economic and Rural Development
Spotlights
The White House Rural CouncilUnited States White House.
Job creation and economic development are the focus areas outlined by the council.
Rural America at a Glance 2012 Report from Economic Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service.
"Rural America At A Glance, 2012 Edition highlights the most recent indicators of social and economic conditions in rural areas for use in developing policies and programs to assist rural areas. This year's edition focuses on the U.S. rural economy, including employment trends, poverty, and population trends."
Information for Sustainable Communities
US Department of Agriculture. National Agricultural Library. Rural Information Center.
Find resoruces on and for sustainable communities in rural areas.
Rural Economy & Population
USDA. Economic Research Service.
Topical area that includes Business & Industry; Employment and Education; Natural Amenities; Population & Migration; Rural Classifications; Rural Development Policy; Rural Poverty & Well-being information.
National Association of Development OrganizationsNational Association of Development Organizations.
Smart Growth OnlineSustainable Communities Network. Smart Growth Network.
"Works to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment."
The Heartland Center for Leadership DevelopmentThe Heartland Center for Leadership Development.
Programs range from workshops for small town leadership groups through multi-year projects assessing the impact of national community development models.
- Heartland Center for Leadership Development
3110 N. 40th Street, Suite A
Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
1-800-927-1115
Fax: (402) 474-7672
E-mail: info@heartlandcenter.info
Asset-Based Community Development InstituteNorthwestern University. Institute for Policy Research. Community Development Program.
RuralUSAInstitute for Rural America.
"Whether you live in town or in the country, you enjoy the harvest of those living and working in rural America. And we have much to enjoy and appreciate."
