Academic Departments
Pennsylvania State University, Texas Agricultural & Mining University, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, University of Idaho, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wageningen Agricultural University, Washington State University, Yale University
Center for Rural Research (CRR)
Research and development group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. Site provides info on areas of study, cooperative efforts, publications, and staff.
Center for Rural Studies
A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links.
Centre for Rural Social Research
Resources on rural social issues, change, community development, and allied topics maintained by Charles Sturt University, Australia. Also provides info on the center, publications, conferences, and research activities.
European Society for Rural Sociology
Membership, Congress and conference information, news archive, and mailing list information.
Institute for Rural America
Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.
International Rural Sociology Association
History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members.
Journal of Rural Studies
Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation.
Rural Development Initiative
RDI at Iowa State University provides the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and economic growth through data sets, surveys, and research reports.
Rural Institute on Disabilities
Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas.
Rural Policy Research Institute
Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
Rural Sociological Society
U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.
Southern Rural Sociological Association
Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US.
Southern Rural Sociology
Official journal of the Southern Rural Sociological Association. Peer-reviewed, annual. Tables of content available on-line.