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911. The Motivations and Needs of Rural, Low-Income Household Food Gardeners - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Results of a study using surveys, interviews, and garden visits to households in rural, western Pennsylvania to explore behavior and motivations of rural food gardeners and the challenges they face. Discusses the financial, spiritual, and ecological value of gardening, and opportunities for community support.

...faith-based initiatives · Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Pennsylvania...

912. Development of a National Childhood Obesogenic Environment Index in the United States: Differences by Region and Rurality - Resources
Date: 2020

Details the formation of a childhood obesogenic environment index (COEI), which was used to identify rural, urban, and other geographic differences in environmental factors associated with obesity. Variables used to calculate COEI scores include availability of fast-food restaurants, farmers markets, grocery stores, and other related facilities; access to exercise opportunities; violent crime; walkability; and more. Includes county-level data on COEI scores across the U.S.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

913. Rural Data Explorer - Resources
Reviewed: Apr 2026

Interactive map for exploring county-level data on issues that impact rural health, including rural demographics, health disparities, the health workforce, and other topics.

...Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Health occupations · Health workforce shortage designations · Health workforce supply...

914. Utilizing Public Transportation to End Food Insecurity in Rural and Small Urban Areas by Providing Better Access: A Case Study of Rural Counties in North Dakota - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Analyzes the impact of public transportation in addressing food insecurity in rural and urban areas of North Dakota. Provides county and ZIP code level sociodemographic data on population changes, food insecurity, poverty, and more. Includes discussion about causes of food insecurity in rural areas.

...data · Food security and nutrition · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Transportation · North Dakota...

915. Innovations in the Food System: Exploring the Future of Food - Resources
Date: 2020

Summarizes presentations and discussions from an August 7-8, 2019 workshop held in Washington, D.C. Reviews the status of current and emerging knowledge concerning innovations for modern food systems and strategies for meeting future needs. Addresses different perspectives on food systems and includes a presentation on food system linkages to rural economic development.

...Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Community and economic development · Food security and nutrition · Policy...

916. Socioeconomic, Demographic and Geographic Disparities in Accessibility to Food Pantries in the United States - Resources
Date: Jan 2026

Examines access to food pantries (FPs) according to sociodemographic and geographic variables. Analyzes 34,475 FPs across the United States and provides data breakdowns by travel time and distance, area deprivation index (ADI), sociodemographics, and rural versus urban location.

...Reports, 16, 6248 01/2026 Access · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

917. The Association Between Tribal Transit And Food Insecurity Status among Native Americans in North Dakota - Resources
Date: Dec 2023

Examines the relationship between food insecurity in rural tribal areas and transportation access. Analyzes 2022 survey data from Native American respondents in North Dakota and reports on respondent demographics, traditional indigenous food pathways, factors leading to food insecurity, disability and health status, availability of transportation, and more. Provides information on Native American reservations and populations as well as strategies to reduce food insecurity.

...Culture · Food security and nutrition · Health conditions · Statistics and data · Transportation · Tribal communities · North Dakota...

918. Intakes of Lean Proteins and Processed Meats and Differences in Mental Health between Rural and Metro Adults 50 Years and Older - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Presents a study on the relationship between diet and mental health status of adults over 50 in rural and urban counties in North Dakota. Focuses specifically on lean versus processed protein intake and their correlation with reported rates of depression and anxiety. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, including rural and urban location, and discusses food access issues in rural communities.

...Food security and nutrition · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics...

919. Importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Rural America - Resources
Date: Dec 2019

Discusses the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on rural communities, addressing rural-specific needs, challenges, and considerations related to program implementation. Describes rural health disparities and food access issues in rural areas, and the potential effects of changes to SNAP on rural participants.

...Health, 109(12), 1641-1645 12/2019 Access · Benefit enrollment and application · Food security and nutrition · Policy...

920. The Availability of Competitive Foods and Beverages to Middle School Students in Appalachian Virginia Before Implementation of the 2014 Smart Snacks in School Standards - Resources
Date: Sep 2015

Examines nutritional quality of foods and beverages available in 8 rural Virginia middle schools. Includes statistics with breakdowns by number of foods and beverages offered, number that were compliant with USDA National School Lunch Program standards, percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, and percentages of components such as sugar, fat, and sodium in available foods.

...Preventing Chronic Disease, 12 09/2015 Appalachia · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Virginia...