Marketplace challenges have put a strain on local meat processing. The Meat Processing Bottleneck team is addressing the challenges and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and rural business owners.
RSDP Happenings
In small towns across Minnesota, local grocery stores are more than just places to buy food — they are the bread and butter of the community.
Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.
RSDP’s new program associate brings a unique blend of passion and food systems expertise to Minnesota.
A partnership with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Early Childhood Development program has created a trail of opportunities for early learners to access culturally-relevant outdoor learning.
From multicultural fiestas to deep historical research, Uniendo Culturas in St. James is making strides toward building trust and community healing.
This September, St. James pulled out all the stops for its annual multicultural fiesta, a celebration of its diverse residents.
Set to break ground in spring 2025, the National Loon Center in Crosslake is poised to elevate its conservation mission for the beloved common loon and foster deeper connections with nature.
Focused on sustainability and driven by research with rural communities, RSDP and IonE are working together to help Minnesotans and the environment prosper.
A leader in environmental change and a Mandela Washington Fellow from Zimbabwe, Cinderella Ndlovu spent four insightful weeks with RSDP and CERTs in Minnesota, resulting in a global partnership on sustainability.