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Who We Are

The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) builds the capacity of community leaders and policymakers by providing technical support, applied research, policy evaluation, and training across the state. IIRA is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues, coordinates rural research, and works with state agencies on issues of importance to rural communities.

Upcoming Events

News

IIRA to Sponsor Oilseed Biofuels Field Day July 30

Holst Farms of Augusta (IL), in conjunction with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University, will hold a farm-scale biofuels field day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, July 30 (at Holst Farms).

IIRA's Spring 2010 Newsletter Available

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Conference Materials Now Available

Handouts from the 21st Annual Rural Community Economic Development are now available online.


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