North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) is hosted by Michigan State University and works with Extension professionals, researchers, and their partners to enhance rural development outcomes in the twelve-state north central region. The NCRCRD is jointly funded by the USDA and Land Grant Universities in the twelve-state region.
The NCRCRD conducts regular site visits to states in the region to identify major themes for its future work. Four major themes are:
States Served by the NCRCRD
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Reports and Recent Publications
REPORTS
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
POLICY BRIEFS
Potential Rural Impacts of Pension Reductions
Intermediary Perceptions of Rural Firm Tech Adoption
Contact the North Central Center
North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture
Michigan State University
446 W. Circle Drive, Room 66
East Lansing, MI 48824
PHONE: (517) 355-3373
EMAIL: kwitt@msu.edu
WEB: https://www.canr.msu.edu/ncrcrd/index