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Find out more about the 2010 Midwest Rural Assembly Youth Panel:
Midwest & Great Plains Voices from the National Rural Youth Assembly


This year's MRA provides you with an opportunity to:

  1. Hear hands-on success stories from people who have made things happen in their communities.
  2. Sit down and talk with your state USDA Rural Development director face-to-face.
  3. Hear from 6 rural youth leaders on what they think is critical for rural prosperity and sustainability.
  4. Engage with exciting new political leaders such as Representative Kevin Killer from South Dakota.
  5. Plan future action to further your rural development goals.


If you have ideas or questions, please contact us at midwestruralassembly@iatp.org or (612) 870-3429. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at our second Midwest Rural Assembly!

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