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» Center for Rural Studies - A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links.




» Centre for Rural Social Research - Resources on rural social issues, change, community development, and allied topics maintained by Charles Sturt University, Australia. Also provides info on the center, publications, conferences, and research activities.




» Institute for Rural America - Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.




» International Rural Sociology Association - History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members.




» Journal of Rural Studies - Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation.




» Rural Development Initiative - RDI at Iowa State University provides the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and economic growth through data sets, surveys, and research reports.




» Rural Institute on Disabilities - Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas.




» Rural Policy Research Institute - Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.




» Rural Sociological Society - U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.




» Southern Rural Sociological Association - Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US.