The Community and Rural Development Institute (CaRDI) is a multidisciplinary social sciences institute of Cornell University. CaRDI focuses on research, extension, training and outreach that support community-level innovation and sustainability.

CaRDI's Key Program Areas:

• Agriculture, Food and Community Development
• Land Use and Landscape Management
• Vital Indicators for Enhancing Well-being (VIEW)
• EDA University Center