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