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Lyons, Neb. - Residents in many areas of rural Nebraska do not have access to high speed internet. Two legislative bills introduced today by Sen. Lynne Walz, of Fremont, seek to close the digital...
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Lyons, Neb. - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, provides food assistance to 1 in 7 Americans, and 1 in 11 Nebraskans. Today, the Center for Rural Affairs released a white paper...
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Kansas – The top concern for small businesses in Kansas is marketing, according to a report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs and Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission....
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Lyons, Neb. - The Rural Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of the Center for Rural Affairs in Lyons, Nebraska, was recently awarded $665,000 from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community...
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West Point, Neb. - Small business owners are invited to learn about online marketing tools in an interactive setting during an upcoming workshop, “Online Marketing Strategies.” This free event is...
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Lyons, Neb. - Officials in rural areas of Nebraska continuously seek ways to attract residents to their communities and into the agricultural sector. Now, military veterans may soon have an extra...
- Farm and Food
Lyons, Neb. - Today, the Center for Rural Affairs released its 2018 farm bill policy platform, “A Farm Bill for Rural America.” Written by Anna Johnson, policy associate, and Rural Policy Program...
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Nevada, Iowa - Twenty-seven Iowa farmers, in support of conservation and crop insurance practices in the 2018 farm bill, signed and sent a letter to Iowa Sens. Grassley and Ernst and Reps. Blum...
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Washington, DC - Anna Johnson of the Center for Rural Affairs recently met with Midwest legislators in Washington, DC to discuss conservation in the next farm bill. On Nov. 8, Johnson joined farmers...
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Washington, DC - Pretty Prairie farmer and rancher, Chad Basinger, recently met with Kansas legislators in Washington, DC to discuss conservation in the next farm bill. On Nov. 8, Basinger joined...
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Santee, Neb. - The Santee Sioux people largely lack access to healthy foods that could help them combat health challenges, according to a report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs and the...
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Walthill, Nebraska - Handmade jewelry, shawls, crafts, and beadwork made by members of the Omaha Tribe are among items available at the fourth annual Christmas Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m...
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Wood River, Nebraska - Small business owners are invited to learn about online marketing tools in an interactive setting during “Online Marketing Strategies,” a free workshop organized by the Center...
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Lincoln, Nebraska - Women farmers are invited to attend the Women’s Learning Circle: Cooperatives, the power of collaboration, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. This free event, hosted by the Center for...
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Lyons, Neb. - On Wednesday, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act was introduced in Congress by Reps. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). The bill is to ensure the 2018 farm bill...
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Albion, Nebraska - A town hall meeting focusing on the ongoing property tax debate is set for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. This free, public event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held at...
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Des Moines, Iowa - Iowa women have an opportunity to contribute to the state’s water quality discussions at the inaugural Women for Water Gathering on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. This free event, hosted in...
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Kearney, Neb. - Those looking to start their own business, veterans exploring business ownership, and transitioning business owners are invited to Start Up Business Basics Boot Camp, a free course...
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Genoa, Nebraska - A community conversation on the ongoing property tax debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. This public event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held at the...
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Lyons, Neb. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a rollback of two rules of the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). Also today, Agriculture Sec...
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