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Rural Families Speak Out I:
Food Security & Health

March 28, 2006
12 pm-1:00 pm EST

Introduction (01:12). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota
Presentation 1
	Three Year Dynamics of Food Insecurity (18:59) Christine Olson, Cornell University [Policy Brief] Food Insecurity in Poor Rural Families with Children: A Human Capital Perspective [Research Brief] Factors Protecting Against and Contributing To Food Insecurity among Rural Families
Presentation 2
	Rural Mothers Physical and Mental Health (12:33) Leigh Ann Simmons, University of Kentucky [Policy Brief] Health: An Essential Resource for Rural, Low-Income Mothers’ Economic Self-Sufficiency [Fact Sheet] Health: Essential to Rural, Low-Income Mothers’ Economic Well-Being
Discussant Remarks (06:49). Leslie Richards, Oregon State University
Interactive Discussion (13:31). Lead by Leslie Richards
Closing Remarks (01:16). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Rural Families Speak Out II:
Social Support & Child Care

April 19, 2006
12 pm-1 pm ET

Introduction (01:20). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota
Presentation 1
	Informal Social Support among Rural Low-Income Mothers (16:53) Sharon Seiling, The Ohio State University [Research Brief] Social Support among Rural Low-Income Mothers: Evidence from the Rural Families Speak Project
Presentation 2
	Family Network Solutions to Child Care Needs of Rural, Low-income Mothers (16:11) Kathy Reschke, The Ohio State University [Research Brief] Rural, Low-Income Mothers’ Strategies for Meeting Child Care Needs [Fact Sheet] Grandmothers as Child Care Providers for Rural, Low-Income Mothers
Discussant Remarks (09:04). Margaret Manoogian, Ohio University
Interactive Discussion (12:20). Lead by Margaret Manoogian
Closing Remarks (01:12). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Rural Families Speak Out III:
Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency

May 3, 2006
1 pm-2 pm ET

Introduction (01:06). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota
Presentation
	Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency (25:13) Catherine Huddleston-Casas, University of Nebraska Bonnie Braun, University of Maryland
	[Policy Brief] Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency: A Public Policy Perspective [Research Brief] Laboring Towards Economic Self-Sufficiency: A Research Perspective
Discussant Remarks and Interactive Discussion (23:57)
	Discussant: Miriam Shark, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Closing Remarks (00:48). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota

Rural Families Speak:
From Research to Action

September 13, 2005
12 pm-1:00 pm EDT

Introduction (02:24). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota
Presentation 1
	From Research to Action: Rural Mothers Use of Supports to Meet Food Needs (Coming Soon) Josephine A. Swanson, Cornell University
Presentation 2
	From Research to Action: Social Support Sustains Employment in Service Jobs (11:00) Sharon Seiling, The Ohio State University
Question and Answer Session
Presentation 3
	From Research to Action: Putting Knowledge to Work: Extension Applications (10:55) Shirley Mietlicki, University of Massachusetts
Discussion
Closing Remarks (00:30). Mary Jo Katras, University of Minnesota



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