The Rural Studies Program, part of the Applied Economics Department, supports a multi-disciplinary teaching, research, and outreach program focused on rural people and places.

We specialize in these Policy and Research Areas:

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Recent Publications

McBride, Catherine, Bruce Sorte, and Larry S Lev. Economic Linkages And Impact Analysis For The Oregon Sea Grant Programmed And Operated Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center. 2017. Web.

Torgerson, Melissa. Measuring Community Action Program Impacts On Multi-Dimensional Poverty: Final Report Of The Futures Project. 2017. Web.

Edwards, Mark Evan. Food Insecurity In Oregon And The U.s.: Uneven Recovery In The Midst Of Overall Improvement (2014-2016). 2017. Web.

Edwards, Mark Evan. Food Insecurity In Oregon: Considering The Role Of Housing (2013 - 2015). 2016. Web.

Edwards, Mark. Oregon Hunger Report June 2016. 2016. Web.

Contact Info

College of Agricultural Sciences
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331

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Rural Studies Program

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