Rural Grocery Initiative

Rural Grocery Initiative RGI aims to sustain locally-owned rural groceries to enhance community vitality & access to healthy food.

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The Iowa Independent Grocer Network and Spring Webinar Series are launching in the new year! These webinars will offer o...
01/06/2026

The Iowa Independent Grocer Network and Spring Webinar Series are launching in the new year! These webinars will offer opportunities for professional development and networking centered on key topics for independent grocers. Register at https://go.iastate.edu/FVQGUH to join our colleagues in Iowa on January 20th for the Iowa Independent Grocer Network launch, discover the new grocery store audit tool, and learn how independent grocers can apply for technical assistance. Dates and links to register for additional webinars can be viewed on the graphic.

There is just one week left to sign up for the spring 2026 offering of our Rural Grocery Transition Specialist course! S...
01/05/2026

There is just one week left to sign up for the spring 2026 offering of our Rural Grocery Transition Specialist course! Start the New Year off with this professional development opportunity by signing up by January 12th here: https://www.ruralgrocery.org/specialist/

Are you a rural grocery store owner or operator looking for opportunities to connect with and learn from peers? If so, y...
12/22/2025

Are you a rural grocery store owner or operator looking for opportunities to connect with and learn from peers? If so, you won't want to miss out on the opportunity to participate in our rural grocery peer groups in 2026!

The deadline to apply is less than one month away on January 19th. Learn more and apply today at https://ruralgrocery.org/support/peer-group.html

Less than one month remains to sign up for the spring 2026 offering of our Rural Grocery Transition Specialist course! I...
12/15/2025

Less than one month remains to sign up for the spring 2026 offering of our Rural Grocery Transition Specialist course! If you're making your plans for professional development in the coming year, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Learn more and register by January 12th here: https://www.ruralgrocery.org/specialist/

Nominate a rural grocer or champion for the 2026 Rural Grocer of the Year and Grocery Champion of the Year Awards! Award...
12/10/2025

Nominate a rural grocer or champion for the 2026 Rural Grocer of the Year and Grocery Champion of the Year Awards! Awards will be presented at the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo, ND next May. Nominations are due by January 31, 2026. Self-nominations are allowed. Learn more here: https://www.ruralgrocery.org/summit/awards/

The Rural Grocery Initiative is seeking a part-time student employee to help advance our mission! The employee will supp...
11/18/2025

The Rural Grocery Initiative is seeking a part-time student employee to help advance our mission! The employee will support projects related to rural food access, rural grocery stores, and community vitality. The position would start in the spring 2026 semester. To learn more, visit https://www.ruralgrocery.org/about/open.html.

For best consideration, apply by December 17, 2025.

Running a grocery store is tough and, at times, isolating. Many grocers value learning from each other and want more opp...
11/17/2025

Running a grocery store is tough and, at times, isolating. Many grocers value learning from each other and want more opportunities to connect. To help bridge this gap, the Rural Grocery Initiative will be facilitating Rural Grocery Peer Groups again in 2026! Learn more and apply by January 19, 2026 here: https://ruralgrocery.org/support/peer-group.html.

We are excited to announce Rebecca Undem as a keynote speaker for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit! Rebecca is an ...
11/12/2025

We are excited to announce Rebecca Undem as a keynote speaker for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit! Rebecca is an inspirational speaker, community advocate, and podcast host who helps communities in North Dakota be places people love to call home through programs that grow their human, social, and cultural capital. In her keynote, Rebecca will explore how grocery stores serve as community hubs. To learn more about Rebecca, visit https://www.ruralgrocery.org/summit/speakers.html.

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Manhattan, KS
66506

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(785) 532-6868

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