South Dakota is SET for Regional Planning

"In the end, everyone works together so that rural communities can address a broad range of other needs such as regional based planning and leadership development."

South Dakota has been awarded two regional training opportunities through the Stronger Economies Together (SET) initiative. USDA Rural Development (USDA RD), the nation’s four Regional Rural Development Centers and South Dakota State University Extension are collaborating for this initiative.

"While USDA RD staff directly impact communities with housing services and integral community infrastructure, the SET process is going to be one more way for communities to strive for economic vitality, improved quality of life, and sustainability," said USDA RD South Dakota State Director Elsie Meeks, "In the end, everyone works together so that rural communities can address a broad range of other needs such as regional based planning and leadership development."

Posted by Christine Sorenson, South Dakota Rural Development Coordinator

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