Supporting Thriving & Resilient Communities
Wisconsin’s voice for collaborative action on issues to support rural communities!
Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc. (WRP) serves as a network hub for organizations, government agencies and people working to make rural Wisconsin a better place. We strive through our work to build leadership for the communities of rural Wisconsin. Through our annual Rural Summit, Small Community Forums, Top Rural Development Initiative awards and other events, we communicate the needs and successes of rural Wisconsin to policy-makers at the local, state and federal levels.
about us
Wisconsin Rural partners (WRP) has served as Wisconsin’s State Rural Development Council (SRDC) through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture since 1992.
WRP is a nonpartisian, nonprofit organization that brings together a cross section of residents, organizations and community leaders that bridge political affiliations & jurisdictional boundaries to advance initiatives important to rural communities throughout the state.
2022 RURal summit
WRP's annual Rural Summit is an event that brings together people who care about the future of rural Wisconsin – and their community. After holding a Virtual Rural Summit in 2021, WRP is again planning an in-person event in 2022. The Summit is planned for:
April 26 & 27, 2022
Marshfield, Wisconsin
The WRP Website and Facebook page will provide more information in the upcoming months. Please check back for the agenda and registration information.
The cost is $20 per person, ,which includes coffee/rolls and lunch. Space at some locations may be limited to ensure participant safety, so register early!
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The Small Community Forums return to in-person gatherings in 2021. The forums bring together residents, community leaders, elected officials, business leaders and civic-minded individuals to share best practices and discuss strategies to address the unique opportunities and challenges facing our communities.
Tuesday, October 26th - Hayward
Flat Creek Lodge
10290 Highway 27 South
Wednesday October 27th - Fountain City
City Auditorium
42 North Main Street
Tuesday, November 2nd - Spring Green
Arthur's Supper Club
E4885 Highway 14
Thursday, November 4th - Weyauwega
City Hall
109 East Main Street
The cost is $20 per person, ,which includes coffee/rolls and lunch. Space at some locations may be limited to ensure participant safety, so register early!
Programs, Services and Events That May Be Of Interest To Rural Residents
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Tuesday, September 14, 12-1 pm
This event is intended for Extension colleagues and select community partners.
Addressing Affordable Housing in Rural Communities, A Developer's Perspective: Hurdles, Opportunities, and Solutions
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Rural Resources
The 2021 annual Rural Summit was held virtually. It took place over a 5-week period in May and June with weekly 2-hour sessions focusing on some of the most important issues facing rural communities and areas across the State of Wisconsin. Over 200 attendees from 82 different communities in Wisconsin joined us for the Virtual Rural Summit.
news &
events
Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc
Click below for more details
We have collaborated with many of our Partners, gathering information & resources and having it at your fingertips as you work to recover as a rural community or business. We will continue to add and update the info as often as possible.
Make sure you "like" & "share" our "Road to Rural Recovery" Facebook page. Keep up to date on our Calendar for upcoming webinars, program deadlines and other dated information.
coming back
TOGETHER
We are coming back together and WRP is here to help you any way we can. The road is long but our Rural Areas will be stronger & better than ever when we work together!
TOP RURal
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
RECOGNIZING COMMUNITIES & ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR RURAL AREAS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND SHEER GRIT
Overcoming challenges to make good things happen in rural areas is difficult. We want to share their success stories so we can learn from one another and prove that, although many rural areas are struggling, there are places that are having success, which creates hope for all of us.
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forums
HELPING WISCONSIN'S SMALL COMMUNITIES, VILLAGES AND TOWNS THRIVE!
These forums provide resources and a venue for you, your neighbors, colleagues and friends to discuss the challenges & opportunities of economic growth, education for the 21st Century, civic issues and life in Wisconsin's small (and mighty) communities.
connect
WISCONSIN RURAL PARTNERS, INC.
8576 North Black Oak Drive, Edgerton, WI 53534
rtb3629@gmail.com / Tel. 608-751-8604