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Lyons, Neb. - The Center for Rural Affairs has released a report examining state statutes governing revenue collection and distribution from energy transmission projects at the local level. The report...
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Lyons, Nebraska - Today, the Local Food and Regional Market Supply Act (The Local FARMS Act) was introduced in Congress by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Sean Patrick...
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Lyons, Nebraska - The Center for Rural Affairs is promoting National Farm to School Month in October with activities to encourage healthy eating and to connect children with local food. One...
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Hebron, Nebraska - Thayer Central Community Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays...
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Lyons, Neb. - The Center for Rural Affairs today released “New option for farm risk management: Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) usage in Nebraska,” a report by Anna Johnson and Glen Ready, with...
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Litchfield, Nebraska - Litchfield Public Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays. This...
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Omaha, Nebraska - Omaha Public Schools (OPS) has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs to assist with rolling out Nebraska Thursdays. This statewide...
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Overton, Nebraska - Overton Public Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays. This...
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Wayne, Nebraska - Wayne Community Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays. This...
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Lyons, Nebraska - Last month, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of at least $18 million in funding through the competitive Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) program...
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Loup City, Neb. - Existing, transitioning, and startup small business owners have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Business Plan Basics,” a workshop organized by the Center for Rural...
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Ogallala Nebraska - Existing, transitioning, and startup small business owners have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Business Plan Basics,” a workshop organized by the Center for Rural...
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Lyons, Neb. - A community-driven art project celebrating Nebraska’s rural towns will showcase art fixtures along the Byway of Art in Decatur, Oakland, and Lyons on Saturday, Sept. 30. The project is...
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AINSWORTH, NEBRASKA - Existing, transitioning, and startup small business owners have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Business Plan Basics,” a workshop organized by the Center for Rural...
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Nebraska City, Neb. - A community conversation on the ongoing property tax debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 12. This public event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held at Rowe...
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA - Women who share in the ownership of farmland, have inherited land, or lease their land to tenant farmers are invited to ‘Caring for Our Land: Conservation Conversations’ on Wednesday...
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SEWARD, NEBRASKA - The 2018 Nebraska Legislative session will be discussed at a public event hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs on Aug. 29, at the Seward Civic Center, 616 Bradford St., Seward...
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NEVADA, IOWA - Congress has started to shape the 2018 Farm Bill, policy that will impact farmers, rural residents, and consumers. Iowa residents are invited to voice their opinion at three upcoming...
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GENEVA, NEBRASKA - A community conversation on the ongoing property tax debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1. This public event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held at Lazy Horse...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA - Local food trucks will dish out a rumble as part of Riverpoint ForkFest on Aug. 4, at Third and Norfolk Ave., by the Johnny Carson Mural in downtown Norfolk. This is the second...
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