Our policy work spans the nation and is focused in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota. As long as rural advocates are needed for sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and community development, you can bet we’ll be in the front lines, building a bright rural future.
We work with farmers, ranchers, landowners, and supporters like you who care about agriculture. Because viable farms and ranches are the backbone of vibrant rural communities, we strive to create and support farm policy that keeps families on the land, protects our soil and water, and creates...
Climate change presents a steep challenge for rural America. Fortunately, rural communities are full of people who are committed to addressing climate change. We strive to support a strong sense of stewardship by supporting common-sense actions to mitigate this global problem which can present dire...
The Center for Rural Affairs is committed to rural development on a variety of fronts, making small business loans available to rural businesses and advocating for policy that supports producers and entrepreneurs. Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Our major focus in federal rural...
We work with you to promote policy that makes health insurance affordable for small businesses and family farmers and ranchers and to ensure policy supports small town doctors, clinics, and hospitals. Rural people have less access to health networks and health care providers, greater rates of...
If you live in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, you can stay informed on what is happening at your state capitol during the legislative session with the Center's biweekly legislative updates. For more information on these updates, contact: Nebraska: Carlie Jonas, policy associate, 402.687.2100 ext...
