Community Development
Kansas rural communities are under constant economic pressures. Just a few of the challenges are business retention and expansion, tourism development, in- and out- migration and diversification of income sources. Community Extension faculty bring in university resources to help local communities address economic and development problems. They work in tandem with local and K-State on a variety of issues including economic expansion, community vitality, and small business development.
A community's sustainability depends on its long-term ability to meet residents' needs. One of our goals at K-State Research and Extension is to provide technical assistance and evidence-based programs to citizens who want to make sure their communities survive and prosper.
K-State Research and Extension can play a key role in helping people create a vision across traditional geographical, sociological, and political boundaries. As Henry Ford said "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
Helpful Links
Network Kansas (e Communities)
Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development
Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops
Center for Engagement and Community Development
Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership