Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute – Supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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

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