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Rural Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture - RIC

Organization URL(s)

ric@ars.usda.gov
www.ric.nal.usda.gov

Other Contact Information

National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 132

Beltsville, MD 20705-2351

800-633-7701 (Voice - Toll-free)
301-504-5181 (FAX)

Description

The Rural Information Center (RIC) assists local communities by providing information and referral services to local, tribal, state, and federal government officials; community organizations; libraries; businesses; and citizens working to maintain the vitality of America's rural areas. RIC staff provide customized information products to specific inquiries including assistance in economic revitalization issues; local government planning projects; funding sources; technical assistance programs; research studies; and other related issues.

Online Resources

Find Disaster Assistance
http://ric.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=5&tax_level=1&tax_subject=319&want_id=1285&topic_id=0&placement_default=0

Print Resources

Publications may be viewed and downloaded at: http://ric.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=5&tax_level=1&tax_subject=207