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Rural ministry resources

Rural & Extension Resources: 

Kansas State University Research and Extension and the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources provide a an extensive library of information on issues facing farmers and ranchers throughout the Great Plains Conference. Electronic newsletters about research and findings are available from both sites. For resources and more information, visit their websites:

 

General Rural Issues:

  • U.S. Census statistics on agriculture

    For America’s farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity.

  • Kansas Action for Children

    The Topeka-based KAC focuses on early education, health care access, and family supports for the more than 707,000 children who call this state home.

  • Voices for Children in Nebraska

    Voices for Children in Nebraska helps policy makers and communities make informed decisions on issues impacting our next generation in the areas of health, child welfare, economic stability, and juvenile justice.

  • Kansas Rural Center 

    Works to strengthen small and family farms and their communities.

  • Rural Poverty Research Institute

    RUPRI examines a broad range of topics that affect rural places, ranging from local issues to global challenges 

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Kansas Drug Abuse:

 

Rural Magazines/News:

  • High Plains Journal

    High Plains Journal is a publisher of agricultural news, information, and analysis for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals across the High Plains region.

  • Successful Farming 

    Content strives to showcase the inspiring diversity found across rural America.

  • Center for Rural Affairs

    The mission is to establish strong rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship, and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality of their lives and the future of their communities.