605-782-3290
SDSU Extension Sioux Falls Regional Center
4101 W 38th St. Ste. 103
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Emily serves the citizens of South Dakota as an SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist based in Sioux Falls.
Emily Kluin
SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist
Also by Emily Kluin
The Arts as an Economic Driver for Rural Communities
Recent research increasingly indicates that the arts can play a significant role in rural economic development through a variety of means, such as attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and making our towns more attractive places to live and work.
Opportunities for Addressing Book Deserts in Rural Communities
By fostering a culture for reading, placing books into community spaces, and partnering with libraries to extend their reach, rural communities can transform book deserts into book-rich environments.
Why Third Places Are Vital to Rural Communities
From community centers to small businesses, third places are social spaces outside of one’s home that support connection, economic growth, and civic engagement in rural communities.