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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Ana Gonzalez of Grand Island, Neb., as the recipient of its 2016 Latino Business Center Entrepreneur of the Year award. Center staff will...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Don and Mary Jo Longnecker, of Indianola, Neb., as 2016 Entrepreneurs of the Year. Center staff will recognize the couple at an award ceremony...
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SANTEE, NEBRASKA - Center for Rural Affairs’ Santee Community Food Project will host the 2017 gardener signup and seed starting workshop on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 5 p.m., at Nebraska Indian...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Glennis McClure, of Beatrice, Neb., as its 2016 Friend of the Year. Center staff will recognize McClure at an award ceremony on March 10 in...
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YORK, NEBRASKA - “Vang: a drama about recent immigrant farmers,” a play by Iowa Poet Laureate Mary Swander, will be presented at 3 p.m. on March 10, 2017, at the Best Western Conference Center, 4619 S...
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WAYNE, NEBRASKA - A free two-part QuickBooks training will be offered for local entrepreneurs and business owners this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs. The sessions are set for...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – More than 40 organizations, including the Center for Rural Affairs, joined together today to send a letter urging President Trump to focus on rural issues at the highest levels of...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA - Farmers are invited to a Whole Farm Revenue Protection workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Norfolk, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Whole Farm Revenue Protection is crop...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs ranked number nine in the U.S. for the number of Small Business Administration microloans placed in fiscal year 2016. The Center provides lending...
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SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA - El Center for Rural Affairs presentará una serie en dos partes de Opciones de Financiamiento para Granjas Pequeñas. Será presentada por agricultores con experiencia en el uso de...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Farmers are invited to a Whole Farm Revenue Protection workshop on Thursday, Feb. 16, in Lincoln, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Whole Farm Revenue Protection is crop...
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SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA - Center for Rural Affairs is hosting Financing Options for a Small Farm, a two-part series presented by farmers with experience using USDA Farm Service Agency programs, as well as...
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ORD, NEBRASKA - Two workshops for women farmers, landowners and land managers have been postponed to Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Ord. The workshops are presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Events...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 3 to submit initial applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The Conservation...
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TEKAMAH, NEBRASKA - Farmers are invited to a Whole Farm Revenue Protection workshop on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Tekamah, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Whole Farm Revenue Protection is crop...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Center for Rural Affairs Policy Director Johnathan Hladik today said the organization looks forward to working with Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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ORD, NEBRASKA - Conservation Workshop for Women Farmers and Landowners, a free workshop series presented by Center for Rural Affairs, will assist women farmers, landowners and land managers in...
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BROKEN BOW, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center along with partnering organizations will host a five-week Business Plan Basics course beginning Monday, Feb. 6 through...
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LITCHFIELD, NEBRASKA - Students at Litchfield Public Schools not only have the opportunity to eat beef raised by local producers, but also fruits and vegetables they help grow and harvest. “Farm to...
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LAUREL, NEBRASKA - A free two-part QuickBooks training will be offered for local entrepreneurs and business owners this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs. The sessions are set for...
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