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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Beginning farmers, landowners, and land managers are invited to attend a free conservation workshop series, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. Five classroom sessions are...
- Farm and Food
MICHIGAN – As lawmakers work to finalize the 2018 farm bill, a group of 29 grantees of the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) have signed a letter calling on Congress to fund the...
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PENDER, NEBRASKA – Several free workshops are scheduled for local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Pender area. These events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and House Memorial...
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HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA – Several QuickBooks workshops have been scheduled for local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Hartington area. These free trainings are sponsored by the Center for Rural...
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Women non-operator landowners who are working with beginning farmers are invited to a free Women's Learning Circle hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The event is set for...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Women non-operator landowners who are working with beginning farmers are invited to a free Women's Learning Circle hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The event is set for...
- Small Towns
SOUTH DAKOTA – As lawmakers work to finalize the 2018 farm bill, a group of 29 grantees of the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) have signed a letter calling on Congress to fund the...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Benny Estrada, of Lyons, Nebraska, is spending his summer as a communications intern for the Center for Rural Affairs. “I get to build relationships and get to learn more about...
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SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs looking to learn basic computer skills are invited to attend a computer basics class, offered in Spanish. This free event is organized by the Center for Rural...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Wind energy projects do not negatively impact surrounding property values, according to a fact sheet released today by the Center for Rural Affairs. “Wind energy and property values”...
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Women farmers, landowners, and land managers are invited to attend a free conservation workshop series, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The events are designed to help...
- Small Towns
NEVADA, IOWA – Farmers and Nevada residents who are interested in rural issues are invited to attend a coffee and donuts open office hours session hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Iowa...
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HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA – As lawmakers work to finalize the 2018 farm bill, a group of 29 grantees of the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) have signed a letter calling on Congress to...
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MILFORD, NEBRASKA – Women non-operator landowners who are working with beginning farmers are invited to a free Women's Learning Circle hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The event is set for...
- Small Towns
YORK, NEBRASKA – Veteran farmers, landowners, and land managers are invited to attend a free conservation workshop series, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The events are designed to help...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Local food trucks will dish out a rumble as part of ‘Fork Fest Open Air Festival from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 20, at Third and Norfolk Ave., by the Johnny Carson Mural in...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Many farmers and ranchers value the opportunity the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) offers to enhance their existing conservation efforts, according to a recent survey by the...
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CENTER, NEBRASKA – Small business owners are invited to learn about online marketing tools during a free workshop on Tuesday, July 24, in Center, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs in...
- Small Towns
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Days after the House of Representatives passed its version of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill, rural organizations signed on to a joint...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend a workshop in Lyons, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs. “Women’s Entrepreneur Class,” a two-day session, will be held Friday, July...
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