Our mission is to conduct research and outreach to maintain the social and economic vitality of rural communities. 

    Did You Know?

    1.5 Million

    people live in rural Wisconsin

    $52,732

    per capita income in rural Wisconsin

    64,793

    farms in wisconsin

    Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute Projects

    The USDA NIFA-funded Institute for Rural Partnerships housed at UW–Madison, Auburn University and the University of Vermont, collaborates with community-based initiatives and local research, educational institutions and subject matter experts.

    It is inspiring to see UW experts from many disciplines throughout the university focusing on problems facing our rural communities.

    Dean Glenda Gillaspy

    Our Research Supports Wisconsin Communities