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Events
We have events both virtually and in-person, at several locations in Nebraska and Iowa. Check out the latest below.

Upcoming Events

From small business trainings to beginning farmer learning circles to town hall events with lawmakers and more, we strive to connect you with resources and peers across rural communities.

Oct
23
Discover how you can identify your ideal audience, better understand its behavior, and capitalize on organic opportunities with five marketing tools every small business owner should be using.
  • Lending
Oct
24
Be a part of the conversation and join the Heartland Environmental Justice Center (HEJC) in a series of webinars in October focused on building community power and increasing participation in environmental decision-making.
  • Policy
Oct
26
Explore prairie lands and find out how you can restore native upland prairie through careful selection of eco-typical seeds.
  • Farm and Food
Oct
26
Si estas en busca de aprender como iniciar un negocio de una operación caprina, no te pierdas esta serie. Aprenderás acerca de la reproducción y gestación de una cabra y podrás participar en persona en una granja y ver una operación de distintas cabras.
  • Farm and Food
Oct
31
Increase participation opportunities and community engagement by eliminating language and cultural barriers at meetings, focus groups, and events, all while creating a bigger impact.
  • Small Towns
Nov
07
Recognizing that farming is never a one-woman job, “Cultivating a Collective Future" emphasizes the importance of agricultural community building. The conference will feature presentations from farmers, educators, and specialists on a variety of topics, including financial management, leadership, farm policy, cooperatives, and more.
  • Farm and Food
Nov
07
Community members are invited to share their experiences and initiatives related to growing, preparing, and distributing local foods. Learn about the pressing need for accessible, healthy, and nutritious food options for all ages and income levels while exploring ways to collaborate and strengthen your local food networks.
  • Farm and Food
Nov
08
Join us for the second annual Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit featuring educational sessions from regional speakers, featured businesses along Malvern’s Main Street, locally sourced food, and networking opportunities.
  • Small Towns
  • Farm and Food