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Fremont, Nebraska - The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a free workshop for aspiring farmers, people who own or co-own more than 40 acres, may have inherited farmland, or are experiencing...
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MADRID, IOWA —A trio of local community leaders have been announced as panelists for an upcoming Rural Resiliency Forum in Madrid. Steve Carlson, Emily Coll, and Amy Yoakum, all members of the Boone...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Each day, 29 million students participate in the national school lunch program. The Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Food Council advocate for the Child Nutrition Act...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Currently, Nebraskans spend $4.4 billion on food, 90 percent of which is sourced from outside the state. The Nebraska Food Council and the Center for Rural Affairs advocate for the...
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CENTRAL CITY, NEBRASKA—Community members are invited to a conversation to explore the topic of redistricting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Central City. The event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the...
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SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA - An Advanced QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Wednesday, Dec. 4. This event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and...
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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 sixth annual Christmas Bazaar on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in four webinars on crop insurance in December. These sessions are for beginning and any other farmers and ranchers who may be...
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TILDEN, NEBRASKA—Community members are invited to a conversation about legislative issues on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Tilden. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, this free event will be held from 5:30...
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MADRID, IOWA— Local leaders will facilitate a discussion about strategies to build community resilience on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Madrid, Iowa. The Rural Resiliency Forum, hosted by the Center for Rural...
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O'NEILL, NEBRASKA - Entrepreneurs and business owners in the O’Neill area are invited to attend two workshops focused on small business training. These free events are sponsored by the Center for...
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NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a free workshop for aspiring farmers, people who own or co-own more than 40 acres, may have inherited farmland, or are experiencing...
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SCRIBNER, NEBRASKA – A QuickBooks Basics workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Scribner area on Monday, Dec. 2. This free event is sponsored by the Center for...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA — Affecting not only physical, but mental and emotional well-being, oral health is a critical and complex issue that spans beyond straight teeth and a white smile, according to a white...
LYONS, NEBRASKA— The Center for Rural Affairs is offering a robust slate of recommendations for programs covered under the 2018 farm bill as part of a white paper released today. “Conservation for...
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PONCA, NEBRASKA—Community members are invited to a conversation about legislative issues on Monday, Nov. 25, in Ponca, Nebraska. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, this free event will be held...
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LAUREL AND HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs and business owners in Laurel and Hartington are invited to four workshops focused on QuickBooks for small business. These free events are sponsored by...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Aspiring food business owners are invited to a free panel discussion on Monday, Nov. 18, in Hastings. This event will be presented in both Spanish and English, and is sponsored by...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Si tu sueño es ser dueño de un negocio de alimentos estas invitado a tomar lugar en la mesa redonda con expertos locales capacitados en comenzar negocios, el lunes 18 de noviembre...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Si tu sueño es ser dueño de un negocio de alimentos estas invitado a tomar lugar en la mesa redonda con expertos locales capacitados en comenzar negocios, el jueves 14 de noviembre...
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