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‘Assessing Rural Futures’ takes place Oct. 8

Published on September 12, 2018

Assessing Rural Futures Using the Comprehensive Wealth Framework

Join a conversation about rural economies and sustainability! This seminar will define rural wealth and will share a framework to assess rural development. Lunch is provided!

Monday, Oct. 8
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Ellig Classroom (N120 CPHB)

Guest speakers:

Visiting Scholar Matt Fannin, PhD
William H. Alexander Professor and J. Nelson Fairbanks Professor of Rural and Community Development Economics Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at Louisiana State University and the LSU AgCenter

Visiting Scholar Thomas G. Johnson, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Agricultural and Applied Economics, and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri

This spotlight is hosted by the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) and the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy (IIPHRP).

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the College of Public Health in advance at (319) 384-1500.