The cooperative development center is supported by North Dakota's rural electric and telecommunications cooperatives and a grant through USDA. Center staff works to bring new and expanded businesses and services to rural communities to enhance the quality of life for those living there. Learn More

Our Mission is powering grassroots efforts with development experience and resources to assure quality of life in North Dakota’s communities.

RDFC


The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) is playing a valuable role in financing for North Dakota communities.

ND REC Foundation

A public charity created to expand our capacity to offer technical assistance. 

Community Impact Tool

One Person Makes a Difference! This tool shows gross dollar impact over a period of a year!

Child Care Cooperatives

Child Care Cooperatives make it possible to bring child care in to communities where none exists.

Regional Food Business Center

North Central USDA Regional Food Business Center
NDAREC is providing critical assistance in support of a more resilient, diverse and competitive food system in North Dakota.

Home Care Cooperatives

Home Care Cooperatives build wealth, increase job quality for caregivers and provide high quality care to patients.

Rural Grocers

A partnership to bring resources and information to local growers and grocers. 

Rural Development Map

A snapshot of projects assisted by the rural electric and telecommunications development center.

Cashflow Template

Download our cashflow template to calculate the cost to start a meat processing plant!

Acronyms

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Dakotas America

Dedicated to measurable impacts that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.