CDR is a public entity with legal personality. The mission of the Center is to promote and develop rural areas, support sustainable development of rural areas and improve the professional qualifications of agricultural advisors, agricultural school teachers and other rural residents, promoting and disseminating cultural and national heritage, especially in rural areas.

The CDR branch in Krakow organizes professional training and consultancy for employees of agricultural advisory centers, teachers, farmers, youth and other rural residents in the field of:

• Agritourism;
• Local communities;
• Rural cultural heritage;
• Local products;
• Non-agricultural entrepreneurship conducted by farmers and young farmers.

CDR cooperates with agricultural advisory centers, scientific and research institutions, government and local government institutions, farmers’ organizations and other organizations working for the development of rural areas and agriculture.