Spotlight Archive

A mother holding a baby Learn the Signs. Act Early. Campaign

DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign offers free materials and resources including fact sheets, milestone checklists, growth charts, and flyers to educate parents about developmental milestones and warning signs of developmental delays. To order or download materials, visit www.cdc.gov/actearly.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

GSA. CAO. Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division.

A database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
two boys with cowboy hats and a flag: Copyright iStock Photos Discover & Enjoy Rural America this Summer. Fairs & Festivals, Main Street Shopping and Scenic Byways

United States Department of Agriculture. National Agricultural Library. Rural Information Center.
Family photograph of parents with a child 2010 Census

Unite States Census Bureau

We Can't Move Forward Until You Mail It Back.
A family in the outdoors America's Diverse Family Farms, 2010 Edition

USDA. Economic Research Service.

"American farms vary widely in size and other characteristics, but farming is still an industry of family businesses. Ninety-eight percent of farms are family farms, and they account for 82 percent of farm production."
Child and Teacher Work in a School Garden April is National Gardening Month

USDA. People's Garden.

"Every April communities, organizations, and individuals nationwide celebrate gardening during National Garden Month."
Health care provider meeting with a mother and child August is National Immunization Awareness Month

DHHS. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

"The goal is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly."
A worker with hard hat Employment and Job Growth

Utilizes links to employment resources, labor statistical data, and job growth planning items as well as additional online publications and funding programs for this topic.
Calendar Rural Conference Calendar

USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.

The Rural Information Center calendar features conferences, meetings, and workshops of interest to those involved with rural issues. We encourage you to contact us about coming events.
A family in the outdoors Enjoy Rural America!

USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.

Enjoy Rural America!
Rural Development Policy: Main Components of Strategies

USDA. Economic Research Service.

"Infrastructure, including facilities and equipment for transportation, telecommunications, water, and energy, improves rural quality of life and connects rural America with the urban and global economies.  Hence, infrastructure improvements may contribute significantly to rural development strategies."
People riding horses Information for Farmers and Ranchers

USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.

Find Links to resources for Farmers and Ranchers on this new page.
Head shot of a dairy cow July is National Ice Cream Month

International Ice Cream Association.

"In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day." Proclamation 5219
State capitol dome State and Local Resources

These resource links provide planning tools, best practices database, general funding programs, statistical resources, online publications and more.
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

United States Department of Agriculture.

Every Family Needs a Famer. Do you Know Yours? Try a visit this Autumn to a Local Farm.
Children on a Computer National Library Week is in April

American Library Association.

National Library Week, April 10-16, 2011.
Two rural officials shaking hands near fire hydrant project National Night Out

National Association of Town Watch.

The "26th Annual National Night Out" is a unique crime/drug prevention event that involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials across the United States."
Girl being measured by a medical professional National Public Health Week in April

American Public Health Association.

The 2011 theme is, "Safety is No Accident."
Men fishing Parks and Recreation Month

National Recreation and Park Association.

July is...
The White House President Obama's Rural Agenda

U.S. NAL. Rural Information Center.

A review of the focus areas of the new administration.
A family in a field Rural America at a Glance

USDA. Ecronomic Research Service.

New 2010 Edition
Public Library Association Smartest Card Campaign logo Rural Education

Rural Information Center.

Rural Education Resources.
A pediatrician with a child patient Rural Health

USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.

Links to health information that includes current news, planning, best practices and funding for rural Amerca.
Teacher reading a book to class Rural Library Funding from USDA. (PDF | 36.18KB)

USDA. Rural Development.

Factsheet describing the use of Community Facilities funds for rural libraries.
A father with his son and two pigs The Rural Tour

USDA.

The USDA commitment to Rural America.
The White House The White House Rural Agenda

United States White House.

Ensure Economic Opportunity for Family Farmers, Support Rural Economic Development, and Improving Rural Quality Of Life are the three main areas outlined in the new Administration.

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