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People are moving away from homeownership

Posted on June 28th, 2022

Home ownership has traditionally been a perception of prosperity and financial security in the United States. However, the share of…
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Webinar Video: Moving Rural Communities FORWARD: Future Opportunities for Rural Workforce and Rural Development through Extension (5/24/22)

Posted on June 16th, 2022

Date: May 24, 3 PM-4:00 PM (ET) Description: In this webinar you will learn about the FORWARD project, including ways…
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NCRCRD Supports the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

Posted on June 15th, 2022

  The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals’ annual conference was held from June 5-8th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Appropriately…
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New Multi-State Research Project Focuses on Rural Healthcare

Posted on June 14th, 2022

A new multi-state research project based in the North Central region has formed and is looking for new members. A…
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Women’s Unemployment Rate in the North Central Region

Posted on May 20th, 2022

In this article, we explore the impacts of COVID-19 on women’s unemployment rates from different perspectives across the North Central…
Remaining Land-Grant Fierce While Accepting the Land-Grab Truth of Our Foundation

Webinar Video: Remaining Land-Grant Fierce While Accepting the Land-Grab Truth of Our Foundation

Posted on April 25th, 2022

Webinar: Remaining Land-Grant Fierce While Accepting the Land-Grab Truth of Our Foundation Date: April 20, 3 PM-4:30 PM (ET) Description: Land-grant…
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Black Household Income Rises Across the North Central Region

Posted on April 13th, 2022

Every year, in February, America celebrates Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of African Americans and their crucial role…

Webinar Video: How Can Communities Address the Great Resignations? & Work Ready Life Skills Curriculum Preps Applicants for Job Openings Around the Country

Posted on March 11th, 2022

Webinar: How Can Communities Address the Great Resignations? & Work Ready Life Skills Curriculum Preps Applicants for Job Openings Around…

Official and Supplemental Poverty Measures in the Midwest

Posted on February 28th, 2022

In recognition of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, the U.S. Census Bureau provided a picture of poverty in the…

Webinar Video: Retaining Rural Businesses Through Conversions to Employee Cooperatives

Posted on February 22nd, 2022

Webinar: Retaining Rural Businesses Through Conversions to Employee Cooperatives Date: February 22, 2 PM-3 PM (ET) Description: A two-state initiative…