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Rural Wealth Creation and Livelihoods Conference: A National Conference and Conversation

Mon., October 3, 2011 - Wed., October 5, 2011
8 a.m.

Washington DC Hotel, Washington, D.C.

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Overview

A host of local, regional and state action and research initiatives across the country are exploring how innovative approaches and strategies can generate wealth that sticks in rural areas. The USDA Economic Research Service and Ford Foundation will convene this three-day conference to cultivate a shared understanding, and to begin developing a practical results-relevant dialog and community of practice focused on rural wealth creation and livelihoods.

The conference aims to create a practical and action-focused conversation that produces insights, information and action ideas useful to everyone who attends.

Audience

Rural practitioners, researchers and policymakers – along with a selection of intermediaries and funders who assist them.

Resources/Presentations

Call for Participation

Registration

Applications to attend the conference are due by May 15, 2011. The application also offers the opportunity to apply for some of the limited scholarship funds available to attend the conference. If you have difficulty accessing the Call for Participation or application, or have questions about the conference, please contact John Pender or Alex Marré at the Economic Research Service.

Deadline: May 15, 2011