THE ASPEN INSTITUTE RURAL ECONOMIC POLICY PROGRAM
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MID-JULY, 1996 ISSUE
INTRODUCTION
CAPITOL HILL SUMMER BOOKS
RURAL TELECOM ALERTS JOBS & INQUIRIES
RURAL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS FUNDING
IN PRINT CALENDAR
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INTRODUCTION
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-------------- CAPITOL HILL --------------
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS -- A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE HOUSE
The Senate's Appropriations Ag Subcommittee finished its work the week of July
9th. Sustainable agriculture programs on the whole did about the same as they
had in the House, although the environmental programs did fare a bit better in
the Senate, reports the Campaign for Sustainable Ag. Losses: technology
transfer and minority farmer programs got creamed, and Direct Farm Ownership
and Operating funds were cut 25-30% from 1996 levels. Full details of rural
development funding levels from the Conference Committee and any votes will be
covered in the next Update. (Sustainable Ag Working Group, HN3897@handsnet.org
or HN/Rural/Ag/Campaign)
MINIMUM WAGE HELD UP
On July 9 the Senate passed a minimum wage increase of 90 cents by a margin of
72-24. (Keep in mind many rural areas use low wages as a development
strategy.) Senator Bond's amendment was defeated; it would have created a
"training wage" and a small business exemption that would have resulted in
most farmworkers staying at a sub-minimum wage. The Senate-House conference
committee on the bill has been held up by wrangling over the unrelated health
care "medical savings accounts."
------------- RURAL TELECOM ALERTS --------------
CB RADIO FOR YOUR COMPUTER IN JEOPARDY
AVOCATES ASK FOR CITIZEN VOICE TO BE HEARD
One of the more promising options for reaching rural consumers with high-speed
Internet links is under fire from telephone companies; advocates are calling
for your voice to be heard before a deadline of August 14th, 1996.
Reed Hundt of the FCC has spoken positively of the Apple Computer proposal
that calls for a major portion of the airwaves be freed for public use. The
LA Times says "this would enable schools, libraries and hospitals to build
radio-like transmitters within their walls for computer networks, avoiding the
need to re-wire the facilities." Plus -- the boon for rural folks -- Apple's
proposal envisioned outdoor digital networks with roughly 17 to 25 miles of
range (...like CB radios for computers)!
But--hang on. A new consortium called WinForum (comprising AT&T, Motorola and
some other large companies) generally supports the wireless proposal, but
WinForum advocates that the networks be restricted to indoor use only. This
obviously limits some of the rural usefulness.
Ordinary citizens can get involved and send their thoughts to the FCC. You can
do this by e-mail, to the address 96-102@FCC.GOV, or mail comments to the
Federal Communications Commission, Public Comment Item 96-102, Washington DC
20554. The public comment period runs until Aug. 14. Check out the documents
below for "proper" format to use when contacting FCC or just identify yourself
and speak up anyway.
Relevant documents can be found on the Web at:
http://www.warpspeed.com/appleniipetitionrelate_332.html and
http://www.atg.apple.com/research/niiband/
(Summarized from Gary Chapman's article in LA Times, 7/22/96;
gary.chapman@mail.utexas.edu)
** MORE UNIVERSAL SERVICE QUESTIONS -- AGAIN OPEN FOR COMMENT
On July 3 the Federal Communications Commission's Common Carrier Bureau
released a request for additional comments concerning universal service and
public institutions (schools, libraries and health care providers). The
release includes 72 specific questions the bureau would like to see addressed.
Comments are due August 2, 1996. Feel free to contact Benton's Communication
Policy Project, www.benton.org, 202-638-5770 or benton@benton.org for further
information. Another excellent web site for this is www.itc.org which has
summaries of universal service comments posted.
-------------- OTHER RURAL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS -------------
STUDENT ACTION WITH FARMWORKERS -- INTERNSHIP RESOURCE KIT
One of the most powerful, formative internships a college student can
experience is to work in a remote community, separated from everyday urban
diversions, where issues of international politics, business, and peonage come
into bright focus. Working with farmworkers is often like entering a time
capsule. The organization "Student Action with Farmworkers" has produced an
internship placement guide listing dozens of mentoring groups around the US
that are willing to host interns. $10. Contact SAF, 919-660-3652; PO Box
90803, Durham NC 27708-0803.
COUNTRYSIDE INSTITUTE SEEKS PARTICIANTS FOR RURAL EXCHANGE
The Countryside Institute operates an exchange program through which community
planners and organizers visit sites in the US, Canada and Britain to share
ideas on rural development. Ecology, civic participation, economic
development and visioning are some of the topic areas of interest. Contact
Linda Donavan Harper, TCI, PO Box 73265, Washington, DC 20056, 202-234-4773.
COMMUNITY ARTS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Spring issue of Rural Action's newsletter highlights its many arts
programs and their relation to development in Appalachia. One plan is for a
"corridor" of murals scattered in towns throughout the region. The murals
depict the town's heritage and are painted with the help of many local
volunteers and children. Contact Rural Action at (614) 767-4938. Another
amazing resource in this vein is the "Communications As Engagement" project in
which empowerment and heritage are taught to youth by helping them create
books and videos. Contact Millennium Communications, (202) 872-8800.
"NEW BREED OF CO-OPS KEEPS FARMERS AND DOLLARS BACK ON THE FARM"
The America News Service reports that 65 new coops have started in MN, SD and
ND since 1990. Farmers are combining resources as a way of tackling new
markets. For instance, a group of soy bean farmers intend to cultivate fish
and a group of Alfalfa farmers has applied for a loan to build a power plant
to be fueled by alfalfa stems. For more info, on coops, contact Lee
Egerstrom, Maplewood, Minn., 612-228-5437. For the complete article, see
(HN/Rural/Ag/Other) or contact ANS at 1-800-654-NEWS or e-mail ans@sover.net.
LOAN FUND TRAINING
Notable new conference addition: National Association of Community Development
Loan Funds is holding its annual training gathering in Chicago, Oct 23-26;
Daphne Smith; 215-923-4754.
ENVIRONMENTAL INCUBATORS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
A new spin on the business incubator industry focuses on the environmental
sector. Five such incubators may be the first (and only) in the country:
Thousand Oaks Environmental Business Cluster (805-446-6411), the Environmental
Business Cluster (San Jose, CA), Border Environmental Alliance (Chula Vista,
CA); The Green Institute (now forming in Minneapolis), and the WV High Tech
Consortium (Morgantown, WV).(Excerpted in part from In Business magazine,
May-June 1996; the magazine tries to link businesses to sustainable
development; 610-967-4135)
MORE ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (DC: 202-232-4108) is a good resource
for communities trying to develop environmental businesses. ShoreTrust Trading
Group (360-642-4265) in Ilwaco, WA, is a development lender focusing on
eco-businesses. Finally, to help small communities, the Department of Energy
has established the Center for Excellence for Sustainable Development, a pilot
program to help communities become more energy efficient (800-357-7732). DOE
may have some business materials.
INTERNATIONAL MICROENTERPRISE BEST PRACTICES CLEARINGHOUSE
The U.S. Agency for International Development has launched its new
microenterprise learning project, "Microenterprise Best Practices." This
five-year effort will conduct research on 21 major issues facing
microenterprise and microfinance development. Send your mail and E-mail
information to: Abigail Golden-Vazquez, DAI, 7250 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 200,
Beheads, MD 20814, fax 301/718-5136, e-mail: abigail_golden-vazquez@dai.com.
FLORIDA TOMATO GROWERS LOSE DUMPING CASE
The July 12 "NAFTA Monitor" is on-line. Growers had claimed Mexican companies
were dumping produce on the US market, but the Florida farmers complaints were
opposed by 10 US governors in the Mexican border region. "Trade News" is also
on-line with stories about the US -- Europe trade disputes involving beef,
pasta, and tomato paste. To receive the newsletters contact:
iatp-info@iatp.org or see (HN/Rural/Ag/Trade).
JAILING RURAL TEEN MOMS MAY BE WRONGHEADED
Recent research, including one study by the New York-based Robin Hood
Foundation (212-227-6601) suggests that having kids early may not harm the
already dismal prospects of many young mothers. These studies show teen
parenting is more the consequence than the cause of deeper personal and social
ills, reports The San Francisco Chronicle. Teen mothers are likely to come
from a poor, rural or minority family -- circumstances that would tend to hold
them back no matter what. This evidence contradicts the actions of one Iowa
prosecutor who has even started jailing adolescent mothers for the crime of
"fornication," on grounds that "a male child of a single teen mother is three
times more likely to go to jail as a child with two parents." (HN/News &
Blues/7-16-86, WSJ July 8, 1996, p1)
FREE HELP RESEARCHING RURAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
USDA's Rural Information Center can search for journals and other publications
and put you in touch with experts on rural development. They are also skilled
in rural healthcare topics. Contact them at 800-633-7701, ric@nal.usda.gov,
or www.nal.usda.gov/ric.
RURAL COMMUNITY AND HOUSING DEVELOPER AWARDS
Call for nominations: The Skip Jason Community Service Award and Clay Cochran
Award for the betterment of rural people and rural housing, respectively.
Contact Lilla Sutton at Housing Assistance Council for guidelines,
202-842-8600.
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GOOD GUIDE TO TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
The Surface Transportation Policy Project publishes a bi-monthly newsletter
"Progress." It is a guide to funding, conferences and publications on
transportation innovation and city planning. The May-June issue included a
guide to transportation organizations. Contact STPP at 202-939-3470.
RURAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION MANUAL PUBLISHED
"Transportation Action: A Local Input Model To Engage Community Transportation
Planning" covers 10 steps a community uses to create dialogue, assess
technical info, and come to consensus on transportation planning. $15. North
Central Regional Center for Rural Development, 515-294-8321;
jstewart@iastate.edu.
SUSTAINABLE FARMING ONLINE
The latest issue of Southern Sustainable Farming continues its excellent
cyber-edition and has been posted in HN/Rural/Ag. For non-HandsNet members,
contact Keith Richards, HN3551@handsnet.org to subscribe to this wonderful
newsletter.
"A COUNTRY JOURNAL FOR GAY MEN EVERYWHERE"
"RFD" is described by its editors as "a reader-written journal for gay men
which focuses on country living and encourages alternative life-styles.
Articles often explore the building of a sense of community, radical faerie
consciousness, caring for the environment, as well as sharing gay men's
experiences." The Summer '96 issue is 80 pages and includes poetry,
photography, pen pals, and short stories. $20/yr, quarterly; RFD, PO Box 68,
Liberty TN, 37095.
"THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CHILD CARE STORY: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND THE
NEED FOR CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES."
Based on a Minnesota survey, results indicated that the industries which are
expected to lead in job development over the next five years (ie. healthcare)
benefit from child care subsidies. The data also established that the
subsidies supported jobs that required specialized training and paid above
the minimum wage. Contact Deborah Schlick (author) at the Ramsey County Human
Services Department, 160 Kellogg Blvd. E., St. Paul, MN 55101-1494; (612)
266-4444. (Legal Services/ Employment/ Publications)
"FEDERAL POLICY IN TRANSITION: A NATIONAL BRIEFING BOOK ON HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"
This is the companion book to housing policy briefings hosted by the National
Low Income Housing Coalition and the National Congress for Community Economic
Development. The book includes 15 chapters on such issues as the HUD Budget,
Public Housing, Rural Housing and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. $40 for
NLIHC/LIHIS members and $75 for all others. (202) 662-1530, ext. 234.
(HCD/Housing Policy/Federal/ NLIHC Updates, 7-2-96}
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BONDING TO THE LAND
"South of the Big Four: A Novel of the Heart and the Land" by Don Kurtz is
described as "an insightful reflection on the bond between earth and man, and
land and the one who works it." The story is set in central Indiana. Avon
Press, 1995.
SURVIVE YOUR BACKYARD BARBECUE BATTLES
James Carville says that with his book "the rapid response team comes to your
backyard barbecue" to help you answer with wit and confidence any assaults
from guests on issues of family, economics, and "things the government does
right." Title: "We're Right, They're Wrong: A Handbook for Spirited
Progressives," 1996, Random House.
MAVIS, GRANDPA PUNK, AND A LONG BLACK DRESS THAT FITS LIKE MERCURY
"The Distance from the Heart of Things" is Ashley Warlick's first novel which
drew rave reviews in the Washington Post. Set in tiny Edisto, SC, "it is
written straight from the heart but is wise as well, a celebration of place
that also works as a coming of age novel about a woman who is a connoisseur of
life." Houghton Mifflin, $22. (WP 7/23/96, b2)
EXTRAORDINARY TALENT
"Praying for Sheetrock" begins with the wreck and scavenging of a
tractor-trailer carrying shoes in a rural county in GA. This is a non-fiction
account of a powerful but corrupt small town sheriff, rural legal services
attorneys and the tribulations of the rise to political status of local black
residents. Melissa Faye Greene is a spectacular writer. Addison Wesley.
(-TW-)
SAVING SMALL TOWNS
"The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of the America's Man-made
Landscape," by James Howard Kunstler, is reportedly "an entertaining, useful
and provocative account of the ravaging of the American environment by the
auto, suburban developers, purblind zoning and corporate pirates." He draws
on the experience of the formerly small town of Saratoga, NY, which has been,
in his opinion, overrun by development from NYC folk. 1993, Touchstone press.
MOBILE HOMES AND THE LANDSCAPE, AND OTHER REFLECTIONS
"A Sense of Place, a Sense of Time" is by John Brinckerhoff Jackson, who is
called the "godfather of American landscape studies." "Urban environment makes
us increasingly concerned with time and movement rather than place and
permanence." Who could not like a book that includes reflections on the
design of mobile homes? 1994, Yale Press.
SOUTHERN WOMEN WRITERS
"Downhome: An Anthology of Southern Women Writers" is a collection of short
stories by women such as Zora Neale Hurston, Dorothy Allison and Lee Smith.
Edited by Susie Mee; 1995 Harvest Press.
-------------- BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR --------------
INQUIRIES & JOBS
TOBACCO COMMUNITIES ORGANIZER
The Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA) is seeking a
highly motivated Project Field Coordinator for its Tobacco Communities
Project. The project supports diversification among tobacco farmers. Reply
by August 8 to Betty Bailey, RAFI-USA, PO Box 655, Pittsboro NC 27312;
919-542-1396; HN1348@Handsnet.org. (HN/Resources/Jobs)
DIRECTOR OF RURAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc., seeks a director of its
Rural Health Advocacy Institute (RHAI). Due August 5, 1996; Mark S. Schacht,
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc., 2424 K Street, 1st floor,
Sacramento, CA 95816; HN3324@handsnet.org.
DATA & TRAINING COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY HEALTHCORPS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
This partnership covers a number of rural states around the USA. Contact
Community HealthCorps, 1330 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036,
202-659-0386 (fax).
SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT, MA
Assist low income entrepreneurs in starting/running businesses, including
working with local business community. Reply by August 7th to, Business
Director, Millers River Community Development Corporation, 134 Chestnut Hill
Avenue, Athol, MA 01331-1902.
INQ: RURAL ELDERLY HOUSING REHAB
Seeking information from sponsors who have successfully used the Section 515
rural housing program to acquire/rehabilitate single family units for use as
group homes for the elderly. Mitzi Barker, Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation, hn0746@handsnet.org, 907-564-9353.
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*** HOT *** CIVIC NETWORKING GRANTS AUG 2nd LETTER DUE
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is soliciting proposals for the
design and implementation of Internet-based civic networking services. These
projects will develop online communication tools and specialized informational
content for local public use. A special form-letter of intent is due 3:00 PM
Eastern Time, August 2, 1996 and the final proposal is due approximately two
weeks later. Contact Andy Carvin, CPB, 901 E St. NW, Washington DC
20004-2037; acarvin@cpb.org; http://www.cpb.org./future/civnet.html. Full rfp
is also posted on HN: (HN/Rural/Resources/Fed Funding).
RURAL-URBAN FOOD LINKING PROGRAM AUG 24th DEADLINE
The "Community Food Project Grants" notice of funds and deadline are out!
Funds are available to support the food needs of low-income people; increase
the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs; and
promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues.
Applications are due August 23, 1996. For forms, contact USDA/CSREES at (202)
401-5048 and request the "Community Food Projects Program." Other contacts
include Dr. Elizabeth Tuckermanty, (202) 720-5997; etuckermanty@reeusda.gov or
Dr. Mark Bailey, (202) 401-1898; mbailey@reeusda.gov. Also check with the
Community Food Security Coalition at 310-822-5410. See
(HN/Rural/Resources/Federal Funds) or the Federal Register, July 24, pp
38524-31 at www.gpo.ucop.edu.
RURAL MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEMONSTRATION
The Rural Housing Service announces the availability of the Section 538 Rural
Rental Housing Guaranteed Loan program on a demonstration basis for affordable
housing that serves a range of incomes. Contact: Patrick Sheridan,
Multi-Family Housing Portfolio Management Division,USDA (202) 720-1600.
Deadline Aug. 5, 1996. 61 Fed. Reg. 34416-34419 (July 2, 1996). (Legal
Services/Federal Register)
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(The full calendar is not distributed every issue. For Sustainable Farming
events & deadlines, contact Keith Richards, SSAWG, HN3551@handsnet.org for an
excellent calendar. Thanks also to the National Ag Library for some of their
calendar items.)
UNDERSTANDING SMALL COMMUNITY DYNAMICS
Train the Trainer workshop by RCAP
July 23, 1996; Washington, DC
RCAP, Dana Weber, 703-771-8636
RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Community capacity, Data, Water & Waste, Housing
July 24-26, Washington, DC
RCAP, Dana Weber, 703-771-8636
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - TRAINING CONFERENCE
July 28-Aug 2; Conway, AR
CDI; U. of Central Arkansas; (501) 450-5277
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC TRAINING INITIATIVE
Western states grassroots advocates
Aug 3-6, 1996; Portland, OR
Leslie Abbott, Western States Center, 503-228-8866
SERVING THE UNDER SERVED (CREDIT NEEDS)
August 9-11, 1996, Hyatt Regency Hotel-O'Hare Airport; Chicago
National Credit Union Administration 703-518-6300
THE DELTA: CONNECTING POINTS OF VIEW FOR SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCES
August 13-16: Memphis, TN
National Assoc. of Conservation Dist's Delta Conf., 202-547-6223
CONFERENCE ON THE INTERNET AND LOCAL RURAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Aug 16-18, 1996, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Center for Community & Enterprise Networking
Contact: kandrews@sparc.uccb.ns.ca or Lee Singleton, MOTC/UCCB, PO Box 5300,
Sydney, NS, CANADA B1P 6L2.
NATIONAL HIV/AIDS HOUSING 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Aug. 22-25, 1996; U. of Washington in Seattle.
Special scholarships for rural or remote AIDS programs.
Therese Doran, AIDS Housing of Washington, 206-443-3320, HN3836.
STATE RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Aug 26-28, 1996; Lancaster, PA
National Rural Development Institute, 608-262-9479
(*NEW) SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MEDIA TRAINING
August 27-29, Delaware
Free. Kat Griffith, kbgriffi@facstaff.wisc.edu, 608/233-5029
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS AND TOWNSHIPS
Educational and Legislative Conference, Sept 4-6, 1996
New numbers: 202-624-3550 Fax: 202-624-3554
(*NEW) RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING SKILLS AND PARTNERSHIPS
September 4-6, 1996; Vancouver, WA.
(Regional conference for: AK, CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Rural LISC, Bethany Chaney 202-785-2908, fax 785-8030.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Sept 5-6, Nashville TN
NADO Research Foundation; 202-624-7806, nado@sso.org
(*NEW) "MOVING INTO THE 21ST CENTURY" NATIONAL SMALL FARM CONFERENCE
This is a "train the trainer" event for resource providers.
Sept 10-13, 1996 Nashville TN
Denis Ebodaghe, USDA, tel: 202-401-4385, fax: 202-401-5179
(*NEW)PRESERVATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE.
Sept 14-21, 1996, Fredericksburg, VA
National Trust for Historic Preservation, 215-568-8162
FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH CONFERENCE "PARTNERS FOR FOREST SUSTAINABILITY"
Sept 17-18, 1996, Madison, WI
USDA Forest Service, Diann Campbell, (608) 231-9244
MICROCREDIT SUMMIT PREPARATORY MEETING
Sept 20-21, 1996, Washington, DC
microcreditsum@action.org, fax 202-546-3228, tel 202-546-1900
NATIONAL RURAL FAMILIES CONFERENCE
"Changing Realities of Working with Children and Families"
September 25-27, 1996; Manhattan, KS
College of Human Ecology, KSU; (913) 532-5575 or (800) 432-8222
(*NEW) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE AND TRAINING.
Sept 29-10/2; Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
NACCED at 202-429-5118
MARKETING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GLOBALLY !
(Conference planning underway; date approx Oct 96, Ottowa, Canada)
"Linking local community economic development efforts around the world."
Ann Cioppa, WECV, (613) 596-6262 fax 828-6877; westven@web.apc.org
STUDENT - FARMWORKER SYMPOSIUM
Oct. 4-5, 1996; Gettysburg, PA
Student Action With Farmworkers, 919-660-3652
HELPING SMALL TOWNS SURVIVE
Training seminar by Heartland Center for Leadership Development
October 10-14, 1996; Jackson Hole, WY
Contact HCLD 800-927-1115
AIDS/HIV 1996 NATIONAL SKILLS BUILDING CONFERENCE
(Includes an institute and networking on rural AIDS services.)
Oct 10-13, 1996, Washington, DC
NSBC (202) 483-1124
(*NEW) LAND TRUST ALLIANCE NATIONAL RALLY 96.
Oct. 17-20, 1996; Burlington, VT.
Andrea Freeman, 202-638-4725
HIV/AIDS CARE AND PREVENTION IN RURAL AMERICA: "TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN"
October 22-24, 1996; Columbia, MO
Missouri Department of Health, (314) 751- 6139
NY STATE RURAL HOUSING COALITION
Oct 22-24, 1996; Syracuse, NY
RHC; 518-434-1314
(*NEW) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUNDS
ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE
Oct 23-26, 1996; Chicago, IL;
NACDLF--Daphne Smith; 215-923-4754.
NAFTA AND THE NEW RURAL ECONOMY
Canadian Rural Restructuring Foundation
Gimli, Manitoba; October 23-26, 1996
For info: 204-727-9734 or rounds@brandonu.ca
CONFERENCE ON THE SMALL CITY AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY
"Communities and Their Physical Environments"
Oct. 24-26, 1996; Louisville KY
U. of Louisville Center for Environmental Management
Peter Meyer, fax 502-852-8032 or pbmeye02@ulkyvm.louisville.edu
(*NEW)PRAIRIE FORUM '96, "LEADING THE WAY: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES INTO THE 21ST CENTURY"
Nov, 1-2 1996, Travelodge Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Contact Scott McLean: Scott.McLean@USASK.CA or Fran Racher:
WESTARC@BrandonU.CA
(*NEW) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Nov 9-12, 1996; Hilton Head, SC.
NADO 202-624-7806
(*NEW) 41ST FARM-CITY WEEK CONFERENCE
Nov 22-28, 1996; Annapolis MD
National Farm City Council, John Butler, 410-922-3426 or Steve Connelly,
410-752-0671.
NATIONAL RURAL HOUSING CONFERENCE
Dec 12-14, 1996, Washington, DC
Housing Assistance Council, 202-842-8600, HN0143
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