Web Directory

» 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 link
   http://crs.uvm.edu/

» 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.
   http://www.csu.edu.au/research/ilws/research/crsr.htm

» European Society for Rural Sociology
   Features membership details, conference, news, academic resources, and contact information.
   http://www.ruralsociology.eu/

» Foret Nordique
   Features historic information, details on actors, and resources.
   http://www.foretnordique.com/en/index.php

» Glance on the values and the manners
   Study of the social, cultural and economic aspects of the forestry and the forest in Quebec
   http://www.foretnordique.com/index_en.html

» Institute for Rural America
   Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.
   http://www.instituteruralamerica.org/

» International Rural Sociology Association
   History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members.
   http://www.irsa-world.org/

» Journal of Rural Studies
   Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation.
   http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/348/description

» 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.
   http://www.soc.iastate.edu/rdiweb/

» 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.
   http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/

» 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.
   http://www.rupri.org/

» Rural Sociological Society
   U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.
   http://ruralsociology.org/

» Southern Rural Sociological Association
   Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US.
   http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/srsa/

» Southern Rural Sociological Association: Journal of Rural Social Sciences (JRRS)
   Features submission instructions and contact information.
   http://www.ag.auburn.edu/auxiliary/srsa/pages/about/submissions.html