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.
State and national policy directly impact how we live. We always need advocates to speak up for rural America. We work on a variety of issues, from rural development, to clean energy, to conservation and climate. When we work with supporters, we use the same general tools to advocate across our issues.
If you live in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, or Minnesota, stay informed on what is happening at your state capitol during the 2026 legislative session. Read more here about our 2026 Legislative Priorities in each state. Want to start getting legislative updates via email? We’ll keep you in the loop...
If you live in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, or Minnesota, stay informed on what is happening at your state capitol during the legislative session with the Center's biweekly legislative updates.
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...
Clean energy offers a significant opportunity to diversify the rural economy while generating cheap, renewable power for rural homes and businesses. Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects help revitalize rural communities by taking advantage of their rich energy resources. New tax revenue...
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...
Health and family well-being are important aspects of rural communities. We work on federal and state policy for the betterment of residents in these small towns. We work with you to promote policy that makes health insurance affordable for small businesses and family farmers and ranchers and to...
