Center for Rural Research and Development, UNK

The mission of the Center for Rural Research and Development focuses on empowering the region’s residents to seek avenues of rural economic development by building entrepreneurial and professional capacity, and by encouraging creative thinking about the economic growth of our region. The center espouses the “grow-your-own” philosophy of economic development, known as economic gardening, as well as other approaches to economic and business development.

The center focuses on outreach efforts, offering a portfolio of innovative programs and initiatives for various constituencies. These programs are organized into three areas: university, community, and global partnerships.