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Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning declared that “Norfolk is now home to the largest solar facility in Nebraska” at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new community solar development.

Iowa is seen as a leader in renewable energy for sources like wind power, but tension is building in how to site such projects.

​​​​​​​The Center for Rural Affairs applauds the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) board for unanimously approving the Tranche 1 transmission expansion plan at its July 25 board meeting. This approval is a critical step in relieving grid congestion and enabling renewable energy expansion in southwest Minnesota’s wind belt.

La inflación puede ser catastrófica para los pequeños negocios, y muchos propietarios están preocupados. Sin embargo, los pequeños negocios pueden ser más flexibles y receptivos a los cambios en los mercados y en la demanda que sus contrapartes más grandes. Son capaces de satisfacer las demandas locales más fácilmente.

At Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation, located on the Pine Ridge Reservation, renewable energy plays an important role in a vision to build resilient communities while reducing environmental impact.

Inflation can be catastrophic for small businesses, and many owners are worried. However, small businesses can be more flexible and responsive to shifts in markets and in demand than their larger counterparts.

​​​​​​​According to a recent study released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the economic potential for distributed wind generation in the U.S. is enough to account for half of the current electricity consumption nationwide.

Seeing Center for Rural Affairs staff members in action at events around her community and around the state motivated Jessica Cabán to learn more about the organization. The Center’s mission and values inspired her to join the team.

For two years, processors and producers across rural Nebraska have fought hard to get a program to improve and expand Nebraska’s meat processing capabilities approved and established.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants through the Independent Processor Assistance Program.

El amor de Ricardo Pascual por los autos comenzó cuando era un niño. Ver a su padre arreglar y cambiar diferentes automóviles a lo largo de su infancia despertó la pasión por perseguir el sueño de tener su propio negocio de venta de automóviles.

Ricardo Pascual’s love of cars started when he was a young boy. Watching his father fix up and trade different automobiles throughout his childhood sparked a passion to pursue the dream of having his own auto sales business.

Communities in every corner of the country now struggle with a lack of affordable homes, an ailment long associated with fast-growing urban areas.

​​​​​​​Summer is in full swing and with that comes cookouts and gatherings where food is featured. As you plan your menu, keep local farmers in mind.

From touring central Europe as a high school exchange student to doing contract farm work throughout parts of the Midwest, Casey O’Brien loves trying new things and seeing new places. His most recent...

Malloree Barnes knows a little can go a long way. Milking just four cows per day, she’s supplying raw milk to 30 customers each week. With support from a Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG), she’s...

Mariza Pacheco nunca imaginó tener su propio negocio, pero cuando su empleador decidió vender su empresa, Gary's Cleaning and Restoration, pensó que era el momento adecuado y consideró comprarle el negocio.

Mariza Pacheco never imagined having her own business, but when her employer decided to sell his company, Gary’s Cleaning and Restoration, she figured the timimg was right, and looked into purchasing the company from him.

As inflation pinches pocketbooks across the state, Nebraskans are looking for ways to save money.

On June 10, the Center and Iowa Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) hosted a Rural Energy Field Day at the Griffieon Family Farm in rural Polk County, Iowa. Focused on solar energy, field day...