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3 Days Left for 2025 CDS Annual Conference Early Bird Discount Extension! Register Now at cdsociety.org/conferenceregi…

From farm to market, this new resource from MSUCRFS offers a visual flowchart, scenarios, and equipment lists for farmers to consider adding a value added product to their business. foodsystems.msu.edu/resources/valu… #PoultryFarming #ValueAddedProduct #LocalFoodSystem #MichiganFarmers

The EDEN Annual Conference 2025 in Portland, ME, invites you to "Pursue New Horizons" by submitting your presentation or poster proposal. Share your cutting-edge research, programs, and collaborative partnerships. Submit by May 21, 2025. hubs.li/Q03lywVn0

Central State University is boosting sustainability in Ohio's cut flower supply chain with a new availability calendar and database. This supports local growers and eco-friendly practices. Watch their 2025 OEFFA Conference talk here: 🌸 youtu.be/D7OTXPjHa4k

We are proud to announce the Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses has been updated and is ready to utilize! This directory was created to support and benefit food-related businesses loom.ly/IHkXY_4 #FarmBusiness #FoodBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Congrats Thomas Krumel, Asst. Prof., North Dakota State University on co-authoring, “Did the rural health infrastructure breakdown during the pandemic? Evidence from the 2020 meatpacking plant COVID-19 outbreaks” in Applied Economics. Research supported by an NCRCRD seed grant. doi.org/10.1080/000368…

Inaugural AgriProspects Summit - 6/24-25/25! This free, virtual, 2-day event for Extension professionals, industry representatives, intermediaries, and other practitioners from across the US to learn about Adult #WorkforceDevelopment in food & ag. agriprospects.extension.org/agriprospects-…

Register soon. NCRCRD is looking forward to being at the conference this year and we hope to see you there!

Last week, NCRCRD visited Iowa State University to learn about their impactful research and Extension programming. A big thanks to all who met with us. We are grateful for you time and warm hospitality. (Photo: NCRCRD Directors Maria Marshall and Michael Wilcox.) #LandGrant

Happening today! "Mental Health Resiliency During Times of Disaster and Recovery" is June 10 (1 PM EDT) with @UMDExtension and @osu_extension Join us at hubs.li/Q03ntc--0

10 Days Left to Save! Early Bird Pricing Discount Reopened Until June 17th! For More Info & to Register: cdsociety.org/conferenceregi…

All the Regional Rural Development Centers are in beautiful Charleston, West Virginia attending the #NACDEP2025 Conference hosted by West Virginia State University Extension. If you're at the conference, please stop by and say hi. Pictured Paul Lewin, Director WRDC. NERCRD Southern Rural Development Center NCRCRD

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

Register for this webinar on July 23, 2:30 PM CST | 3:30 PM EST to learn about how tracking your cash flow can help get you ready for funding through the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center. Register now: bit.ly/GrantReadyForR… Chicago Food Policy The Food Finance Institute & Edible-Alpha®

Community Visioning now accepting applications for the 30th program year. The program integrates landscape planning and design with community action. See if your town qualifies! Learn more and apply 👉 go.iastate.edu/MIDAXJ #StrongIowa #Education #Apply #Community #Planning

Have you checked out the Extension Foundation's new online course? "Roots to Results: Overview of the Cooperative Extension System," is a self-paced online course open to anyone who wants to better understand Cooperative Extension. bit.ly/45ZrJcU

ICYMI: Registration is open for the 2025 NETra Tourism Conference!

AgriProspect Workforce Development Grant Opportunity – Applications due: August 31, 2025. AgriProspects’ 2nd round of grants that build Cooperative Extension’s capacity and readiness in Digital Credentials & AI. agriprospects.extension.org/mini-grant-rou…

Honored for USDA NIFA to highlight the multi-region Baseline Survey 2024 that the Regional Rural Development Centers’ partnered to conduct.

Explore the demographic & business characteristics of couple-owned businesses in the North Central Region in this new Story Behind the Numbers report by NCRCRD Graduate Assistant, DeAndre Malone, Jr. bit.ly/409IfmV #NorthCentralRegion #couplebusiness #smallbusinesses