 | |
 | | Sustainable farms and ranches provide obvious and not so obvious benefits to communities and society at large. They supply food and fiber; they are stewards of soil, water and wildlife habitat; and they provide the social and economic backbone of many rural communities. Issues of note include topics listed in the right menu. |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Urban and Agricultural Communities: Opportunities for Common Ground (PDF|69 KB)
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology.
The intent of this CAST Task Force Report is two-fold: “to move our thinking beyond agriculture’s traditional production and rural roots focus, and to identify components of contemporary agriculture that can be a resource for civic leaders and planners who are challenged by issues of sprawl, vacant city lots, public desire for safe local food, and community livability.” |
|
|
|
| Rural Information Resources
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
RIC's comprehensive list of documents and Web links are arranged by topic including Business; Community Utilities; Economic and Rural Development; Environmental and Sustainable Development; Funding; and Labor, Employment and Job Growth. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Renewing the Countryside
Renewing the Countryside Project.
Stories from people in every state who are “making a difference” in rural communities along with a comprehensive list of information and assistance resources. |
|
|
|
| Community and Rural Development Institute
Community and Rural Development Institute.
CARDI, based at Cornell University, features publications and other resources that focus on land use, "Main Street Revitalization," health and safety, community capacity and economic development. |
|
|
|
| Center for Rural Affairs
Center for Rural Affairs.
Private, non-profit organization, working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches and rural communities. Research and publications focus on corporate farming and market access, entrepreneurship and economic development, conservation, high value markets, beginning farmer and rancher opportunities and rural schools. |
|
|
|
| Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Center for Applied Rural Innovation.
CARI, an "interdisciplinary research and extension center, uses a holistic approach to development that focuses on the economic and social interdependence of agriculture, communities and families." Research and reports on entrepreneurship, rural issues, sustainable agriculture and more. |
|
|
|
Last Modified: Jun 10, 2008 |
|
