NARDeP Center sponsors March 18 rural broadband webinar
The National Agricultural & Rural Development Policy (NARDeP) Center will host a free webinar Monday, March 18 at 10 a.m. (CT) exploring the most recent data on rural broadband availability and adoption.
Read More | March 6, 2013
Nominations for 2013 Bonnie Teater Community Development Award due April 1
This year's Bonnie Teater Community Development Early Career Achievement Award will honor an administrator, specialist or agent in the Southern Region who has achieved great things in Extension community development with less than 10 years on the job. Named in honor of Ms. Teater, an SRDC staff member for more than 30 years, the award comes with a $500 stipend. Nomination deadline is Monday, April 1, 2013.
Read More | February 15, 2013
eXtension Winter Webinar Series concludes March 14
The final installment of the eXtension Winter Webinar Series, “Pinterest for Your Business,” introduces this popular social network and provides tips for interacting with consumers. The free webinar, presented by Tara Gross, a young entrepreneur and owner of Country Drawers in Cambridge, Neb., and Connie Hancock, extension educator from UNL Extension, is set for Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. (ET).
Read More | February 15, 2013
USDA Economic Research Service proposes Rural Innovation Survey
On February 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a request for comments on a proposed Rural Establishment Innovation Survey. This survey of business establishments will be conducted over a 6-month period to collect information on rural tradable business sectors such as manufacturing and professional services. The information will further understanding on the adoption of innovative practices and their contribution to firm productivity; the availability and use of local and regional assets (such as workforce education, local financial institutions, strong local business and other economic associations, and transportation infrastructure) and the association of these assets with successful adjustment; and the extent and importance of participation in federal, state, and local programs designed to promote rural business vitality and growth. Comments are due by April 8.
Read More | February 15, 2013
Longtime SRDC Director headed to Purdue
Dr. Bo Beaulieu, who has led the SRDC for more than 15 years, has been named as Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development/Assistant Vice President for Engagement at Purdue University. In advance of his April 1 start date at Purdue, he shares his thoughts with his colleagues.
Read More | January 10, 2013