University of Idaho
Boise, ID, USA
Associate Director, Western Rural Development Center Posting Number: SP005113P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: WRDC (Western Rural Development Center) Location: Boise Posting Context Statement:
The Western Rural Development Center ( WRDC ) is one of four rural development centers established by Congress’s Rural Development Act of 1972. It is a collaborative effort between the USDA and the University of Idaho. The core of its funding comes from NIFA . The WRDC works with public universities in the Western region to conduct research-based studies and educational outreach programs. It partners with local communities, decision-makers, entrepreneurs, families, farmers, and ranchers to address various rural development issues. The WRDC’s objective is to enhance the capacity of the region’s land-grant universities and cooperative extension services to help rural communities thrive and become...
