KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The Rural Grocery Initiative (RGI) provides resources to help establish and sustain independently-owned rural grocery stores. RGI works to serve as the national source of evidence-based information for rural grocery questions, identify and respond to the significant challenges that rural grocery stores face, highlight and promote sustainable models of rural grocery operation, and strengthen access to healthy foods... The Rural Grocery Initiative aims to sustain locally-owned rural grocery stores to enhance community vitality and improve access to healthy foods by identifying, developing, and sharing resources that support grocers and rural communities... The Rural Grocery Initiative has developed many resources to help others learn about the rural grocery industry. Whether you're a grocer, community leader, or just interested in learning more about supporting rural grocery stores in your community, we have resources for you.

Also known as: rural grocery, Rural Grocery Initiative

Primary location: Manhattan United States