Strengthening the ability of the land grant university system to execute its rural development mission

The NCRCRD periodically sponsors or facilitates webinars to help connect rural development researchers and Extension professionals with each other and with stakeholder groups. The NCRCRD sponsored webinars are free and can be accessed at: http://connect.msu.edu/ncrcrd/

For a brief description of the webinars listen to the "Sneak Peek" from the presenter(s).

Upcoming Webinars 2013-2014:
DatesTBD

Assist Farmers in Rural MI & WI in Making Informed Decisions About On-farm Scale Anaerobic Digesters
October 17, 2013 (11:00 AM - ET)
Charles Gould & Ben Bailey (Michigan State University) and Vance Haugen (University of Wisconsin)

Utility Scale Renewable Energy Development - Project Siting & Conflict Resolution
December 18, 2013 (1:00 PM - ET)
Eric Romich& Peggy Hall (The Ohio State University) & Wayne Beyea (Michigan State University)

Shifting Intermediaries: Tracing the Land Grant Role in Water Management in Nebraska

Stephen Gasteyer (Michigan State University), Cody Knutson, Schutz, Anthony, & Nicole Wall (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Rural Social Media Champions: Development of Models of Diffusion & Best Business Practices
Linda Niehm (Iowa State University), Barbara Frazier (Western Michigan University) & Leslie Stoel (The Ohio State University)

Are we Ready? Community Leadership in the Disaster Cycle
Anne Silvis (University of Illinois), Steve Cain (Purdue University) & Bev Maltsberger (University of Missouri)

The Effect of Civic Engagement Activities on Rural Youth and Communities
Anna Henry (University of Missouri), William Bird & Gina Matkin (University of Nebraska)

Expanding Understanding of Community-Based Wellness Strategies
Suzanne Stluka (South Dakota State University) & Elaine Johannes (Kansas State University)