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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.

Learn about the framework used to support, connect, and grow resiliency among local and regional food supply chain actors.

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.

This online course will help you understand how Pennsylvania local governments work, explore ways you can become involved, and explain how to run for office.

Signs convey a lot of information. They draw attention, communicate a message, compete with surroundings, and reach a driver traveling sometimes at a high rate of speed.

Obtaining grants is a process. This in-person event will outline that process into workable strategies and equip participants with the understanding and skills for writing a successful application.

How do you engage community members?

"Where can one go to eat, play or learn about the history of your town?" is a question that a community might be asked by tourists and other visitors.