Rural Information Center

Stored: Rural Information Center

Rural Information Center Type: Administrative and Support Agencies Parent organization: National Agricultural Library (USDA) Top organization: Employees: Executive: Director Budget: Address: 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 Website: https://www.nal.usda.gov/ric Creation Legislation: N/A (Part of NAL's initiatives) Wikipedia: Rural Information Center

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Mission To provide access to information and technical assistance on rural issues, supporting rural development, community vitality, and agricultural practices; to empower rural communities with knowledge for sustainable growth.

Services Information Services; Technical Assistance; Research Support

Regulations

Rural Information Center (RIC) is a service of the National Agricultural Library, providing comprehensive information to support rural communities, businesses, and local governments.

Official Site

Mission

RIC's mission is to enhance the capacity of rural communities by offering access to information and technical support on rural development, agriculture, health, and community services. It aims to foster sustainable economic and social development by connecting rural stakeholders with resources and knowledge.

Parent organization

RIC is housed within the National Agricultural Library (NAL), which falls under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Legislation

RIC was established as part of NAL's initiatives to serve rural America, without specific legislation for its creation.

Partners

RIC collaborates with:

• Various USDA agencies focused on rural development
• State and local government entities
• Non-profit organizations dedicated to rural issues

Number of employees

The number of employees directly associated with RIC is not publicly specified.

Organization structure

• Information Services Division manages the collection and dissemination of resources.
• Technical Assistance Unit provides direct support to rural inquiries.
• Outreach and Education engages with communities through workshops and publications.

List of programs

• Rural Development Information Database
• Technical Assistance for Rural Communities
• Research and Reference Services
• Educational Outreach on Rural Issues

Last total enacted budget

RIC's specific budget is not publicly disclosed as it is part of NAL's broader funding.

Leader

RIC is led by a Director.

Services provided

RIC offers services like information retrieval on rural development topics, technical assistance to rural communities, businesses, and local officials, and research support. It helps in areas such as housing, health care, education, economic development, and natural resources management, providing tailored information to meet the unique needs of rural America.

Regulations overseen

RIC does not oversee regulations but helps communities navigate federal, state, and local regulations by providing relevant information and resources.

Headquarters address

10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 (National Agricultural Library's address)

Website

https://www.nal.usda.gov/ric

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for RIC; for related information, see wikipedia:National Agricultural Library.

External links

• https://www.nal.usda.gov/ric
• https://www.nal.usda.gov/
• https://www.rd.usda.gov/