The large variety of challenges faced by rural areas prevent us from maintaining detailed information on all aspects of rural life. For additional help, please consult the following resources for:

• Can't find what you are looking for? -
  see our Help page for Site Map, Search Tips, etc.
• Contacts at USDA for assistance -
  see USDA Rural Programs
• Funding for your project -
  see Funding Resources
• Information about selected rural development and business topics -
  see Community Development Resources

*Please note that we do not provide funding, but can help you find organizations that do provide funding opportunities.

If you have a general agricultural related question, please contact NAL's reference staff for assistance.

You may also Ask a Question via the following:

In person: Rural Information Specialists are available Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the National Agricultural Library (NAL). Or you can ask your question at the DC Reference Center (DCRC) and the staff will relay it to a Rural Information Specialist at NAL.

By e-mail: Ask a Question form

By phone: 1-800-633-7701

By fax: 301-504-5181

By post mail:
Rural Information Center
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 132
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351

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