A new research brief by Elena Pojman and Florence Becot examines rural-suburban-urban differences among Northeast caregivers, as reported in a household survey conducted in collaboration w/NCRCRD. Learn more at: nercrd.psu.edu/projects/careg… #caregiving #research #RuralHealth

The Northeast farm transition survey is still seeking farmer input! If you work with farmers/producers in the Northeast US region (from Maine to DC), please share this opportunity to provide insight into this important issue and to help shape resource development!

Rural areas are more dependent on manufacturing than urban areas, but are less likely to participate in global markets. Why? Research published in Journal of the AAEA, identified several explanations, w/ innovation capacity playing the most significant role. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ja…

#WorldPopulationDay focuses on issues facing human populations. See how a NIFA-supported multistate project is monitoring changes in rural populations related to healthcare, migration, housing, poverty, and more: bit.ly/rural-change

USDA Rural Development will open the first application window for the 2026 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants on October 1, 2025! Begin preparing your application now to maximize your chances of receiving support. #RuralEnergy Read more - tinyurl.com/c657ux73

Are you subscribed to the Rural Development Innovation Matters newsletter? From funding opportunities to informational events, it is a great compilation of resources for those working with rural communities! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAR…

The deadline to register for the fall 2025 cohort of our Rural Grocery Transition Specialist program is just one month away! Learn more and register today at ruralgrocery.org/specialist/

Discover the detailed statistics that the #AmericanCommunitySurvey provides for every community every year. Join our Wednesday #webinar to learn about #ACSdata, resources on our website, and how to access ACS data through a variety of #DataTools. census.gov/data/academy/w…

Shape the agenda for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit! Proposals for presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and posters are due October 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM Central. Learn more at: ruralgrocery.org/summit/proposa…

💻 #WebinarAlert Join us Thursday to learn about complex geographies on data.census.gov. We'll show you how to narrow larger groups of geographies down to just the ones you need. census.gov/data/academy/w… #ExploreCensusData

Join us for NCRCRD's next webinar, Artificial Intelligence Use in Extension: Insights from Ohio on August 27 at 2 pm ET. Presenters from Ohio State - CFAES Extension, will share findings from their recent study. bit.ly/3EJmFya #artificial_intelligence #ExtensionProfessionals

Over 2.4 million children are raised by their grandparents, and with NIFA's support, West Virginia State University’s Healthy Grandfamilies program is making a difference through education, social work and community care. Learn more about this vital initiative: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…

The recording of NCRCRD’s August webinar, "Artificial Intelligence Use in Extension: Insights from Ohio" is now available. youtu.be/Y3y7GvrZhZs Big thanks to our presenters from Ohio State - CFAES ! #webinarrecording #AI

New #data resource! Check out this interactive outdoor recreation data dashboard developed by UMN Tourism Center using data from the Regional Rural Development Centers’ Baseline Survey 2024 conducted by NCRCRD NERCRD and Southern Rural Development Center #outdoorrecreation #research #surveydata

Congrats to Andrew J. Van Leuven (University of Vermont) and Trey Malone (Purdue Agriculture) for recognition of their paper on "Bowling Leagues and Facebook Friends: Measuring Social Capital in the Digital Age"! #socialcapital #socialscience #communitydevelopment

Applications for funding through Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) are open now. Funds will support multi-state, collaborative projects that strengthen Appalachian economies: bit.ly/3UKsH5Z

NERCRD is seeking applicants for an open Postdoctoral Scholar position to conduct economic and statistical analyses on #rural development topics, and potentially work within Penn State’s Federal Statistic Research Data Center. #jobsearch #postdoc psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Acad…

Through surveys of college students in multiple states, researchers found campus outdoor areas have positive impacts on student health, well-being, and learning. Learn more about the benefits of outdoor spaces: bit.ly/OutdoorRecreat…

In case you missed it, we are hosting a webinar tomorrow to share the key findings from our recent research project focused on local sourcing innovation in independent and locally owned groceries. There is still time to register here: ksu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Innovation helps spur rural economies, but a new study by NERCRD and Penn State researchers + collaborators found that while innovative firms had higher credit application rates, they were less successful in receiving loans, especially in rural areas. psu.edu/news/agricultu…