Strengthening the ability of the land grant university system to execute its rural development mission

FY 11 12 Awards

Keeping Your Equine Business a Vibrant Part of Rural Communities

PI: Anderson, K. (Extension Equine Specialist, University of Nebraska)
Co-PIs: Auwerda, P. (Iowa State University), Heyboer, G. (Michigan State University), Martinson. K. (University of Minnesota), Skelly, C. (Michigan State University), Waite, K. (Michigan State University)

Heritage Tourism for the North Central Region

PI: Avery, J. (Michigan State University Museum Curator)
Co-PIs: Dickerson, L. (University of Missouri), Mefford, C. (University of Missouri)

Helping nonmetro communities and underserved entrepreneurs grow together

PI: Borich, T. (Iowa State University)
Co-PI: Mykerezi, E. (University of Minnesota)

Evaluating Impacts of Community Leadership Programs:

PI: Emery, M. (South Dakota State University)
Co-PIs: Chazdon, S. (University of Minnesota),  Otto, D. (Iowa State University)

Poverty & Other Socioeconomic Distress in the North Central Region: Assessing Trends & Determinants

PI: Lobao, L. (The Ohio State University)
Co-PIs: Goe, R. (Kansas State University), Partridge, M. (The Ohio State University)

Recreational Homes, Gateway Communities, and Rural Development

PI: Marcouiller, D. (University of Wisconsin – Madison)
Co-PIs: Deller, S. (University of Wisconsin – Madison), Erkkila, D. (NC Research and Outreach Center), Gartner, B. (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities), Green, G. (University of Wisconsin – Madison), Haverkampf, K. (University of Wisconsin), Skidmore, M. (Michigan State University), Vogt, C. (Michigan State University), Winkler, R. (University of Wisconsin – Madison), Ziebarth, A. (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities)

Asset Building in Rural Communities: Exploring Barriers and Identifying Opportunities

PI: Needles Fletcher, C., (Iowa State University)
Co-PI: Flage, L. (North Dakota State University), Olson, P. (University of Minnesota Extension), Warning, J. (Iowa State University)

Incorporating Community Issues Management with Public Engagement and Community Decision Making

PI: Otto, D. (Iowa State University)
Co-PIs: Fulcher, C. (University of Missouri), Leuci, M.(University of Missouri), Seeger, C. (Extension Specialist in Landscape Architecture), VanWyngarden, D. (Iowa State University Extension)