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Breeze Live Webcast Series

Overall Project Reports

Bauer, J. W. (2004). Project Basebook (PDF). In-depth introduction of the overall project and baseline tables for Wave 1 and Wave 2

Bauer, J. W., & Katras, M. J. (2007). Rural prosperity: A longitudinal study of rural communities and rural low-income families. NRICGP final report (PDF). Rural Families Speak Exhibit (PDF) Featured at the 10th Annual Agricultural Science and Education Exhibition "Nutrition and Health" for Congressional Delegations on March 5, 2008

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Rural Families Speak Out I: Food Security & Health
March 28, 2006 12 pm-1:00 pm EST

Introduction (01:12)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Presentation 1

Three Year Dynamics of Food Insecurity (18:59)
Christine Olson, Cornell University

Presentation 2

Rural Mothers Physical and Mental Health (12:33)
Leigh Ann Simmons, University of Kentucky

Discussant Remarks (06:49)
Leslie Richards, Oregon State University

Interactive Discussion (13:31)
Lead by Leslie Richards

Closing Remarks (01:16)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

 

Rural Families Speak Out II: Social Support & Child Care
April 19, 2006 12 pm-1 pm ET

Introduction (01:20)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Presentation 1

Informal Social Support among Rural Low-Income Mothers (16:53)
Sharon Seiling, The Ohio State University

Presentation 2

Family Network Solutions to Child Care Needs of Rural, Low-income Mothers (16:11)
Kathy Reschke, The Ohio State University

Discussant Remarks (09:04)
Margaret Manoogian, Ohio University

Interactive Discussion (12:20)
Lead by Margaret Manoogian

Closing Remarks (01:12)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

 

Rural Families Speak Out III: Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency
May 3, 2006 1 pm-2 pm ET

Introduction (01:06)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Presentation

Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency (25:13)
Catherine Huddleston-Casas, University of Nebraska Bonnie Braun, University of Maryland

Discussant Remarks and Interactive Discussion (23:57)
Miriam Shark, Annie E. Casey Foundation

Closing Remarks (00:48)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

 

Rural Families Speak: From Research to Action
September 13, 2005 12 pm-1:00 pm EDT

Introduction (02:24)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Presentation 1

From Research to Action: Rural Mothers Use of Supports to Meet Food Needs (Coming Soon)
Josephine A. Swanson, Cornell University

Presentation 2

From Research to Action: Social Support Sustains Employment in Service Jobs (11:00)
Sharon Seiling, The Ohio State University

Question and Answer Session

Presentation 3

From Research to Action: Putting Knowledge to Work: Extension Applications (10:55)
Shirley Mietlicki, University of Massachusetts

Discussion

Closing Remarks (00:30)
Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota