Why Rural Matters
The impact of rural people and places in North Dakota is measurable and significant for the future of the state.
Citizen Participation
Rural communities engage in cooperation and accountability to create projects like the Rural Grocers Initiative.
Rural Business
REAP works to connect resources to emerging markets for locally grown supply needs of North Dakota’s winery industry.
REAP Zones
Since 1995, REAP zones in regions of North Dakota have supported what matters to rural communities and businesses.
20th Anniversary of REAP Zones
1995- 2015
For twenty years, REAP zones have been effective in impacting rural communities in North Dakota.
Former US Senator Byron Dorgan tells the story of its beginnings. See the photos…
The Anniversary videos show projects that came from the program. See the celebration...