Kansas State Partners with Rural Communities

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The Kansas Center for Rural Initiatives was established in 1986 to facilitate networking among Kansas State University faculty and staff with interests in rural issues. Since that time, KCRI has developed from an informal weekly luncheon group to a formal organization that was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents in 1987.

KCRI partners with rural communities to strengthen their capacity to respond to increasing economic, social, and environmental pressures. Opportunities for faculty to provide direct service and technical expertise to communities are available through several programs at KCRI. These partnerships are mutually beneficial providing University faculty and staff with opportunities to learn from communities as well.

KCRI works with other institutions, promoting communication and cooperation among numerous statewide, regional, and local rural development programs. Through these collaborations, KCRI provides leadership in bringing together significant players in rural development to cooperate and coordinate activities.

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