The Western Rural Development Center's Annual Report from 2022. Includes 50th Anniversary of Rural Development Act, message from outgoing director Don E. Albrecht, regional spotlights, and activities.

In this issue of Rural Connections, authors discuss remote work for rural development, intimate partner violence, adaptable homes for the aging, the Virtual Rainbow Summit, braceros and their contribution to American agriculture, and the RRDCs stakeholder...

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2017-18.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2019-20.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2020-21.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2018-19.

The Western Rural Devleopment Center's 2021 Annual Report is now available. It includes details on our initiatives including ASAP, Western Extension Community Development Work Group, National Extension Climate Initiative, and more.

The nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) released findings from a national survey of rural development stakeholders.

Regional Rural Development Centers kick off year-long 50th anniversary celebration with recognitions from Extension Committee on Organization and Policy and Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy.

This article looks at population growth in the Intermountain West and how an already divided society saw a widening gap between sectors as some businesses, particularly in the service industry, closed while "Zoom Towns" thrived.

Using the Policy, Systems, and Environmental Framework to Understand Washington State's Approach

The Western Rural Development Center's 2020 Annual Report highlights initiatives and includes a message from Executive Director Don Albrecht.

A survey of Nevada and Utah residents reveals consumers' beef purchases are influenced by place of purchase and convenience, and consumers are willing to pay a premium for locally produced ground beef.

The Fall/Winter 2020 issue of Rural Connections includes several articles related to addressing COVID-19 issues in communities along with other articles of interest.

An analysis of the ASAP Community Goals Surveys wherein residents were asked their opinions regarding economic growth and its potential tradeoffs with environmental goals.

Carbon and Emery Counties in Utah collaborated with the Western Rural Development Center to bring an economic development tool to their community: the Area Sector Analysis Process.

About 46 million Americans live in rural areas, which face distinctive challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today announced that USDA is seeking feedback to launch a new program to help create high-wage jobs in rural communities and strengthen regional economies.

The Western Rural Development Center's COVID-19 Series continues with this publication looking at the positive alternatives of living in rural areas.

The Western Rural Development Center's COVID-19 Series continues with this latest publication showing those U.S. counties potentially more threatened by economic downturn related to the employment industries hardest hit by the pandemic within their county...

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the technical framework and components of the ASAP model.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2006-07.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2007-08.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2008-09.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

The Read the Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2009-10.Betsy H. Newman

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2010-11.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2011-12.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2012-13.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2013-14.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2015-16.

The Western Rural Development Center's Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2005-06.

COVID-19 Series is published by the Western Rural Development Center. This brief includes tools and resources for rural communities to manage the impacts of natural disasters.

COVID-19 Series is published by the Western Rural Development Center. This brief looks at the current pandemic that the nation and world are experiencing is a new natural and/or man-made disaster on community economic and social resilience that comes with...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2019 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

COVID-19 Series is published by the Western Rural Development Center. This brief breaks down the CARES Act and provides information for eligibility of various funding elements.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2018 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2017 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2016 Annual Report includes highlights of the Center's work during the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2015 Annual Report includes highlights of the Center's work during the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2014 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2014 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2012 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's 2011 Annual Report includes highlights from the year along with a message from Executive Director Don E. Albrecht.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The Western Rural Development Center's annual reports include highlights from the Center's work each year. Here you have access to read the reports for 2006 through 2010.

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

Rural Connections, the magazine of the Western Rural Development Center, is published to provide research-informed inspiration on timely research and activities by the West’s land-grant institutions and regional/national agencies as it relates to rural de...

The purpose of the Extension Climate Change Action Items is to leverage the extensive trusted network of Cooperative Extension Service and professionals to dramatically increase climate change literacy and accelerate the implementation of climate mitigati...