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Download full textIowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames. Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. – 1987
This report describes the activities of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), Iowa State University, for the year ending June 30, 1987. During this fiscal year, CARD conducted numerous projects including the following: (1) a policy evaluation on agricultural applications of pesticides and ground water quality for the…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Computer Simulation, Higher Education, International Programs
Martin, Kenneth E.; Luloff, A. E. – 1987
The diminishing role of the federal government in rural development has created an opportunity for new initiatives in this area. One potentially useful response is the creation of a state-rural policy center. Such centers can combine the efforts of land grant institutions, extension services, and state universities in the development and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Development, Federal State Relationship, Government Role
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Direct linkSher, Jonathan P.; Sher, Katrina Rowe – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 1994
Examines the context of rural communities in Australia and the extent to which inaccurate stereotypes about rurality have misshaped public policy and programs. Advocates developing a rural development plan that capitalizes on the unique attributes of rural Australia and focuses on rural empowerment, environmental concerns, entrepreneurship, and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Elementary Secondary Education, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Countries
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). International Inst. for Educational Planning. – 1974
Assuming that education and rural development must be correlated, this booklet defines the general thrust for rural education programs in developing countries. The 1st of 4 sections briefly describes the various aspects of rural development (emphasis on integration of agriculture, industry, transport, trade, credit, health, education, culture,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Community Involvement, Coordination
Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames. Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. – 1986
This report outlines the activities of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), Iowa State University, for the year ending June 30, 1986. Progress was made in expanding and enhancing the policy research program, which comprises four divisions. The natural resources and conservation program participated with the Soil Conservation…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Computer Simulation, Conservation Education, Economic Development
National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1979
Recommendations for national action in higher education are offered by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The joint policy statement focuses on issues that the federal government needs to consider including: how to broaden educational opportunity…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Affirmative Action, Black Colleges
