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06.19.2017
For hundreds of years, immigration has shaped U.S. history. And, it continues to shape America, especially in rural areas. The Center’s immigration and inclusion work was recently featured on Totally...
- Small Towns
06.15.2017
Farmers and ranchers have waited years for USDA to institute basic fairness protections in the contract poultry and livestock industry. USDA seemed to be making progress last year, when it began...
- Farm and Food
06.15.2017
A federal program created by the 2008 Farm Bill is a win-win for retired and retiring landowners, and beginning, socially-disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers. Center for Rural Affairs...
- Farm and Food
06.14.2017
Yesterday, we were among 578 organizations, businesses, and local governments that signed a letter opposing the elimination of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development mission area and...
- Small Towns
06.13.2017
Ana Gonzalez, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was named the Center for Rural Affairs’ 2016 Latino Entrepreneur of the Year award. She was recognized at an award dinner on March 10 in York, Nebraska. The...
- Lending
06.09.2017
Eminent domain is a controversial topic where transmission lines are concerned. Landowners worry that developers will swoop in to condemn their land or bully them into negotiating an easement. In Iowa, the following process can help avoid these scenarios.
- Policy
06.08.2017
The Center for Rural Affairs strives to advocate for pragmatic, well-researched solutions to problems that impact rural areas. As such, we employ a politically diverse staff and work with rural people from all over the political spectrum.
- Policy
06.07.2017
We heard concerns from small business owners and providers across Nebraska in our latest biennial Small Business Needs Assessment survey. We sat down with Randy Kissinger, Nebraska Department of Labor Regional Manager, to address one of them: Nebraska businesses are inhibited from growing because of the lack of employees.
- Lending
06.05.2017
Women business owners gathered in Grand Island on April 12 for a Women Entrepreneur Conference hosted by the Women’s Business Center and the Nebraska District Office of the Small Business Administration.
- Lending
06.02.2017
Do transmission lines negatively impact human and animal health? Mounting research shows we have no cause for concern.
- Policy
06.01.2017
Housing in small towns would take care of itself, or so I used to believe. If we could get employment, education, health care, and quality of life right, the market would surely solve housing. In many...
- Small Towns
05.31.2017
A week after the country received a budget proposal that would slash funding for USDA rural development, cut farm conservation programs, and exacerbate hunger in rural communities, the news broke that President Trump is expected to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord.
- Small Towns
- Farm and Food
- Policy
05.31.2017
The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Aida Olivas, of Hastings, Neb., to receive its 2016 Bob Steffen Pioneer Award. She was recognized at an award ceremony on March 10 in York, Neb. The Bob Steffen...
- Small Towns
05.30.2017
Amidst the turbulent political times for immigrants in our country, the Center for Rural Affairs reiterates its commitment to advancing a set of values that reflects the best of rural America.
- Small Towns
05.26.2017
Think about the last time you drove into a major city. Chances are you traveled on a highway that allowed many cars to travel quickly to their general destination.
- Policy
05.26.2017
President Trump’s budget released on May 23 demonstrates his lack of understanding and prioritization of the struggles of rural communities. Although Trump won the presidency with broad support from...
- Farm and Food
- Small Towns
05.25.2017
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally began the process to withdraw the Clean Water Rule, as prescribed by executive order. Meetings among the EPA, governors, and other state and local environmental regulators have begun.
- Policy
05.24.2017
Chuck and Barb Francis, of Lincoln, Neb., received the Center for Rural Affairs’ 2016 Seventh Generation Award at an awards ceremony on March 10 in York, Neb. The Seventh Generation Award is a...
- Small Towns
05.22.2017
With your help, the Center for Rural Affairs has a long history of working with lawmakers to help advance policies with big impacts on rural communities. We encourage you to get involved and make sure...
- Farm and Food
- Lending
- Small Towns
05.19.2017
Have you seen the news? The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a conference for veteran farmers.
- Farm and Food
