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Unifies 30 regional land-grant institutions to address critical rural development issues impacting the well-being of rural Southern people & communities.

Mississippi State University
Joined August 2009
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Join the Rural Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University & gain hands-on research & community engagement experience while living & working in rural Oklahoma communities. Open to undergraduate students nationwide. 📆 Apps due Dec 22! 🔗 Learn more: ruralrenewal.okstate.edu/ree…
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🌟 Applications are now open for the 2027 Delta Scholars Program! College students interested in leadership, public service, and community development are encouraged to apply by Feb. 12, 2027. 🔗 Apply: msstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jf…
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🎥 A special Bug World in honor of Veterans Day!🇺🇸🪲🌎 #MSUext
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📊 A new @NCS4usm Technology Webinar is available! Explore how data-driven KPIs can strengthen venue operations, safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction through insights from industry professionals. 🔗 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=86_WpAXU…
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Through AI to Answers, MSU Extension, SRDC, & Alabama A&M University are partnering to provide practical AI & digital marketing training designed to help participants build skills, expand market access & strengthen rural economic opportunities. Register: msstateextension.zoom.us/web…
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Last week, SRDC hosted an Understanding Heirs’ Property at the Community Level train-the-trainer workshop in Montgomery, AL. Thank you to our partners, @AtPolicyCenter and the @SouthernERME! 🔗 srdc.msstate.edu/programs/he…
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🌟 Around the South Staff Spotlight Meet Juana Macías-Christian, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System agent dedicated to strengthening communities through education and outreach for 24 years. 🔗 Read: aces.edu/blog/topics/urban-e… 📬 Subscribe to ATS: msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/j…
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🌟 Around the South Spotlight The National Extension Tourism Network’s Outdoor Recreation group seeks input on outdoor recreation programs across the South to identify regional expertise and needs. 🔗 Survey: uga.questionpro.com/t/Acl0pZ… 📬 Subscribe to ATS: msudafvm.co1.qualtrics.com/j…
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Meet Mariah Spiva, SRDC’s Communications Coordinator! 👋 In our latest Meet the SRDC Team spotlight, Mariah shares how communications helps tell SRDC’s story and connect with rural communities. 📱✨
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The AI to Answers webinar has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT. Already registered? You’ll receive an email with the updated details. Haven’t registered yet? Register for the webinar: msstateextension.zoom.us/web…
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🌱 Join the Local and Regional Food Systems Tea & Coffee Hour Webinar on Monday, October 26, from 1:00-2:00 PM CT. Register: msstateextension.zoom.us/mee…
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Training Opportunities Available! The National Center for Disaster Preparedness is looking to connect with rural communities and organizations across the South to host trainings before August 2027.
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Topics include crisis planning for schools, continuity of operations, and extreme weather planning. Know a community, agency, or organization that could benefit? Share this opportunity with your network!
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Additional information is available in the NCDP Rural Program Flyer below or visit ncdp.columbia.edu/wp-content…
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Join the NDEET Cybersecurity Team for a Lunch & Learn webinar to learn about tools and tips to help farmers recognize digital threats and protect their operation. 📆 When: October 15, 2026, 11AM CT, Zoom Register: msstateextension.zoom.us/web… Learn more: farmcybersecurity.ces.ncsu.e…
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🩷 SRDC is wearing pink this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We stand with those affected, celebrate survivors, and honor loved ones we’ve lost. Together, we can raise awareness and encourage early detection. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #WearPink
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Meet another member of the SRDC team, Leah Mitchell! 👋 In our latest Meet the SRDC Team spotlight, Leah is sharing a little about her role at SRDC, what people might not know about business management, and what she enjoys most about being part of the team. 📊 ✨
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