NEWSLETTERS
ON THE NEWS
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The Rural Health Transformation Program: What Could it Mean for Rural Working-Age and Older Adults?
Join us to unpack what’s changing and what it could mean for rural people and places. This panel will be held as part of the Annual Meeting of the Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA)
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Outdoor Recreation & Rural Tourism Solutions Roundtable
May 6, 2026 | 12–3 p.m. MDT (11–2 PDT) | Live via Zoom
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Data Centers: Assisting Communities in Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities
The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development is hosting a webinar on February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET geared toward Extension professionals who are interested in assisting their communities in understanding the challenges and opportunities that data centers present.
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WeCAN Rural Peer Learning Network Gathering
Join us for the next monthly Peer Learning Network meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 11 am Mountain/10 am Pacific to talk about how rural communities can use outdoor recreation to boost tourism.
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Community Development Workshop – Honolulu, Hawai’i
Community Development Workshop
April 7-9, 2026
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INRPHA Announces Call for Pilot Grant Proposals to Advance Rural Health & Aging Research
The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA), with support from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is seeking pilot research proposals that advance understanding of rural health and aging trends and disparities.
Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT
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Tools for Effective Facilitation Workshop
April 8-10, 2026 Indianapolis, IndianaPurdue University Extension is extending an invitation to attend this workshop and build your facilitation skills to lead more effective and engaging meetings and group planning…
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Community Catalyst Conversations: 1994 Land-Grant Institutions & WRDC
With 2026 USDA NIFA Tribal Programs grant opportunities on the horizon, join 1994 Land-Grant peers and WRDC staff to share resources, exchange ideas, and develop your plan for completing your application for this vital Extension funding.
