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Calendar of Events

Check this page for special events, meetings, tours, and so forth, which are sponsored by the Center, or which we are participating, or which we think our visitors might be interested in. For more information about any of these events, or to tell us about an event we might be interested in posting contact us.

  • Nebraska MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success
    February 23 & 24, 2010
    The 4th Annual Nebraska MarketPlace will be held on Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24 at the Ramada Inn Convention Center in Kearney, NE. MarketPlace is an event totally focused on energizing small businesses and rural communities.
  • Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program
    From Recipe to Reality Seminars in 2010
    The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska welcomes entrepreneurs from throughout the U.S. to any of their From Recipe to Reality seminars, a one-day seminar that provides entrepreneurs with an understanding of the key factors to consider when starting a food manufacturing business. Materials are now available in Spanish.
  • MOSES Organic Farming Conference
    February 25-27, 2010
    The Organic Farming Conference is the largest organic farming conference in the U.S. Organized by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), and held annually in La Crosse, WI, the OFC is an extraordinary, farmer-centered event.
  • Triumph of Agriculture Exposition
    March 3 & 4, 2010
    Come visit us at the Triumph of Ag! The Center for Rural Affairs has booth number 2609. The expo will be held at the Qwest Center-Omaha, 10th and Capitol Avenue, just off I-480.
  • 2010 Governor’s Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop
    Feb. 3 and 4, 2010
    Explore a fun way to network, learn and cross-promote business at this year’s Nebraska agri/eco-tourism workshop at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney.
  • Revitalizing Rural Congregations and Communities
    February 27, 2010
    How will you participate in building the future of your church and community? Find out at a seminar designed for congregational leaders - pastors and lay leaders, although anyone is welcome.
  • National Conference for Small Food Manufacturers
    May 20-21, 2010
    The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska is sponsoring the second annual National Small Food Manufacturer Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The event will feature nationally known speakers, interactive sessions, networking with peers and industry experts, and plenty of motivation and inspiration for growing businesses.
  • Computer and Internet Skills Workshops
    February - April, 2010
    The Center For Rural Affairs and University of Nebraska Extension are bringing a series of computer skill-building workshops to the Northeast Nebraska communities of Bancroft, Decatur, Lyons, Pender, Rosalie and Thurston.
  • Drake Forum on Beginning Farmers
    March 4 and 5, 2010, Washington DC
    The Drake Forum, titled America's New Farmers: Policy Innovations & Opportunities, will identify innovative policies and projects at the federal, state, and local levels to support new and beginning farmers. The conference will feature national keynote speakers and regional voices on panel discussions.
  • Practical Farmers of Iowa Farminar series
    Feb & Mar, 2010
    PFI continues their popular online "Farminar" Series this winter. PFI describes the "Farminar" as an interactive seminar broadcast over the internet with information slideshow and audio presentation.