The Rural and Agricultural Studies section of the Western Social Science Association seeks paper and session proposals for its 43rd annual conference in Reno, Nevada, 18-21 April 2001. Deadline for submission is 1 December 2000.

Panels, roundtable discussions, and papers on any aspect of rural or agricultural study are welcome. Scholars willing to serve as moderators/discussants should indicate their interests.

Submit abstracts (150-word maximum), along with audio visual needs to Robert Preston, Department of History, Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727; telephone (301) 447-5820, ext. 4415; fax (301) 447-5250; email: preston@msmary.edu; or to Stephanie Carpenter, Department of History, 6B Faculty Hall, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky 42071; telephone (270) 762-6576; fax (270) 762-6587; email: stephanie.carpenter@murraystate.edu.