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Learn practical skills to find funding opportunities, write strong grant proposals, respond to Requests for Proposals, and collaborate effectively with funders in this 3.5-hour workshop.

This article discussed widely used two adoption models to shed light on the motivations and barriers influencing farmers' decisions to adopt new technologies or practices.

Household nutrition intervention; Community food security support; Local economic development powerhouse

This webinar will provide essential information on staying legally compliant while expanding business operations and capitalizing on the growing agritourism trend in Pennsylvania. Don't miss out on the chance to stay ahead of the curve in your agritourism ventures.

Develop cultural competency skills to enhance the ability to practice effective communication in intercultural situations.

Water resources contribute to items such as scenic beauty, economic development, and recreation. They also provide essential life sustaining elements.

Proper designation of project activities and related impacts is an important part of grant writing.

This article provides an overview of issues agricultural operators in Pennsylvania must consider if they would like to start or expand an agritourism operation.

Did you ever stop to think about what makes your community a good place to live?

This pocket-sized guide provides annotated roadside photographs of typical and common farm types in Pennsylvania and is intended as an introduction to farmology--the study of farms and farming.

Learn about the expectations and impacts of being on a Citizen Planning Commission in your community.

Our Norris Square neighborhood profile project aims to clarify and lift-up the voices of community members and stakeholders to emphasize community strengths, (hidden) assets, challenges within Norris Square and opportunities for youth engagement.

Write a successful grant proposal. Learn about the grant review process, organizational missions, and public and private funding sources.

This publication uses the experiences of selected Pennsylvania townships to illustrate the potential fiscal impacts of different land uses.

This workbook takes the necessary first step of asking the question: "What are we doing now?"

This workbook helps to better understand the larger context and environment in which a group exists and the forces that might affect its future.

This workbook helps review or create a mission and vision statement, identify and prioritize group goals, and match those goals to the group's organizational structure.

This action plan will provide you with the road map you'll need to stay on course, ensure accountability, and evaluate your successes. Strategic planning without this step is a waste of time.

This booklet will help explain strategic planning, including who should be involved, what needs to be done to make it successful, and whether an organization is ready to undertake such an effort.

When you live in the country, a basic understanding of agriculture's contribution to the community is useful.

RULE encourages and fosters the development of adult community leaders from all segments of Pennsylvania.

Learn how local government in Pennsylvania works, explore ways to become involved, and gain the tools needed to run for office.

Unit II, Workbook 4 of the Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow series. This workbook provides an overview of the concept of cultural diversity and how to value it.