[1] CRRF is a national nonprofit society chartered in the Province of Alberta and is a federally registered charity.
Founded in 1989, CRRF was originally known as the Agricultural and Rural Restructuring Group.
The organization researches issues such as rural health and social provision, local and regional economies, local government and community governance, education, organization development, environmental management and stewardship.
[3] The edited book was the first comprehensive review of provincial and territorial rural policies.
Each year CRRF co-hosts a national conference, workshops, forums, and symposia about rural issues in Canada.