Rural Development
Rural development is a process focused on the economy, communities and people of areas where demographics show a widely dispersed population. Economic and sustainable development is important in non-urbanized areas that typically have a decentralized workforce and are characterized by out-migration. Rural America is largely agricultural, rich in natural resources and uniquely diverse. Regional councils are key players in advancing rural development through innovative and comprehensive strategic planning and alliances with private, public and nonprofit entities.
Federal Resources
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development
U. S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Minority Business Development Administration
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning and Development