Rural Sociological Society - http://ruralsociology.org/ U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.
Rural Institute on Disabilities - http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas.
Center for Rural Studies - http://crs.uvm.edu/ A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links.
Rural Policy Research Institute - http://www.rupri.org/ Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
Rural Development Initiative - http://www.soc.iastate.edu/rdiweb/ RDI at Iowa State University provides the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and economic growth through data sets, surveys, and research reports.
Institute for Rural America - http://www.instituteruralamerica.org/ Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.