About the Center

Continuing its commitment to teaching, research and service, Plymouth State University created the Center for Rural Partnerships, an organization aimed at connecting the needs and goals of rural communities with insightful research and productive partnerships.

The Center works with diverse local populations and community leaders including elected officials, community groups, schools, developers and others to promote a high quality of life in rural New Hampshire. The Center is building diverse coalitions of people throughout the Northeast, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and upstate New York, to consider public concerns from a variety of perspectives. The needs of communities generate the goals of the Center, helping to drive the research and service agenda.

News and Events

Food Safety Education and Planning for Agritourism Webinar Held December 14

December 20th, 2011 by Melissa

CfRP’s Ben Amsden recently collaborated with Lisa Chase and Londa Nwadike, both of UVM Extension, to conduct a “Food Safety Education and Planning for Agritourism” webinar on December 14. You may access the recorded webinar, PowerPoint slides from the webinar presentation, and more at UVM’s Food Safety for Agritourism Site.  For more information, please contact [...]

New Hampshire Women in Agriculture Conference coming soon

December 20th, 2011 by Melissa

2012 NH Women in Agriculture Conference: Empowering women in Agri-business today Pre-Registration must be received by January 20, 2012 $10/person pre-registration includes one day pass to the NH Farm & Forest Expo Hear from a panel of three NH farm women who share their experiences with starting and operating their businesses and how they connect [...]

Food Safety Education and Planning for Agritourism Providers

November 10th, 2011 by Melissa

Food Safety Education and Planning for Agritourism Providers Webinar Wednesday, December 14, Noon to 1pm Free — open to all interested Hosted by: Lisa Chase, Londa Nwadike, and Ben Amsden University of Vermont Extension and the Plymouth State University Center for Rural Partnerships Understanding the latest in food safety is essential for farmers who sell [...]