Rural Research and Best Practices


The following information is provided to assist you in further review of research information impacting rural Indiana and your own community.
  • Center for the Study of Rural America - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
    The Center for Study of Rural America has a strong tradition of excellence in researching rural and agricultural topics at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The Center produces studies on leading economic topics that will define the future of the people who work and live in rural America.
  • The Rural Policy Research Institute ( RUPRI )
    Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policy makers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
    The RUPRI research provides a demographic and economic profile for Indiana and is included as Appendix A of the RISE 2020 Report.
  • STATS Indiana
    STATS Indiana is an information service of the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University 's Kelley School of Business and receives major support from the State of Indiana through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.