Economic trends, potential business opportunities, and other noteworthy aspects impacting rural North Dakota. I have outlined exciting developments and key information in the blog below. I hope this information sparks a deeper understanding of our local landscape…
Read MoreUnlock the key to safe and affordable child care in North Dakota with Child Care Aware. Explore resources for families and providers to ensure every child thrives in a nurturing environment.
Read MoreNorth Dakota is a state that has a rich cultural heritage. Native American, Scandinavian, and German cultures have deep roots that influence the local food, recreation, and general atmosphere of North Dakota’s many rural towns. According to the North Dakota Tourism Division, The legends of the First People…
Read MoreNDSU has completed a study on the economic contributions of agriculture and findings reveal that agriculture represents nearly 25% of the state economy.
Read MoreVision West ND in partnership with the North Dakota Planning Association are pleased to announce the publication of the North Dakota Planning & Zoning Guide, a free, comprehensive guide to planning and zoning in North Dakota. View here.
Read MoreThe mission of Farm Rescue is to help family farms and ranches bridge crises, so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations. Farm Rescue provides planting, haying, harvesting, commodity hauling and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families that have experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster. Click here to learn more.
Read MoreUSDA Rural Development operates over fifty financial assistance programs for a variety of rural applications. Select a category that best describes your situation, and see what RD can do to assist you. We also offer a list of all programs. Click to view information on their Rural Home Loans Program, Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants and Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
Read MoreNorth Dakota Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting and mission-driven state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. We offer affordable home financing to low- to moderate-income families, and help to ensure the continued availability of suitable rental housing for households of modest means, while focusing on the overall housing needs of our state’s growing communities.
Read MoreThis book is dedicated to North Dakota's children, whose quality of life is intertwined with their communities’ capacity to ensure that families can succeed.
Read MoreNorth Dakota KIDS COUNT is dedicated to improving the well-being of children in our state. When policy decisions are rooted in data and research, kids grow up in economically secure families, live in resilient communities, and meet developmental, health, and educational milestones.
Read MoreOur nation is facing a severe mental health crisis, which has been majorly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some statistics on the mental health in American, what influences it and how to manage stress.
Read MoreA study of the affordability of single and multifamily housing, the impacts of COVID-19, and housing challenges faced by vulnerable populations in 2020.
Read MoreHeadwaters Economics' popular EPS socioeconomic reports feature a new, easy-to-navigate interface. Free, customized reports
Read MoreClick here to access NDSU data from their 2020 Community Forums.
Read MoreThe living wage calculator is a source for evaluating the estimated cost of living in a particular area for individuals and different family groups.
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