Research Services
The Rural Poll offers researchers from the University system, non-profits, and state and federal agencies the opportunity to develop question sets about issues important to rural Nebraskans. Rural Poll team members experienced in survey methods, distribution, and data analysis work alongside researchers to develop questions and analyze results.
Cost:
- $4,000 for a half page of questions
- $6,500 for a full page
- The cost of shorter question sets can be negotiated
Another research opportunity includes purchasing an over-sample of an area (community, county, multi-county region, etc). This allows researchers to collect data on a geographic area of interest that includes questions about individual well-being, satisfaction with community, and other topics selected for that particular year. Costs of the over-sample vary.
Contact: Becky Vogt, Survey Manager
Consultation Services
Members of the Rural Poll team can assist researchers with other surveys and evaluation projects. This can include areas such as survey preparation, data collection, data analysis, and report preparation. Communities, organizations, and grant projects that require a survey may contact:
Becky Vogt, Survey Manager
Rural Innovation and Development
The Agricultural Economic department's rural innovation and development explores the University of Nebraska's initiatives and programs that focus on developing Nebraska's rural communities. From community development to food security to business model exploration, Rural Innovation and Development resources connect you with the information you need, and the experts who can guide you through your community's own projects toward sustainability and vitality.
Marketing Rural Communities
The Agricultural Economic department's Marketing Rural Communities resource shares initial research information conducted in Nebraska from 2006 to 2008 on new resident recruitment and retention. It also includes the three-state integrated project on community marketing (2008-2012). Both projects were funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Research Initiative (NRI) Rural Development grants.