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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Small business owners or those looking to start a small business in northeast Nebraska, are invited to “Building Northeast Nebraska Businesses.” This free, online event is hosted by...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The sign-up period for farmers interested in enrolling in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is open. In Minnesota, the deadline to submit initial paperwork is March 26. “CSP...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The sign-up period for farmers and ranchers interested in enrolling in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is open. In Kansas, if you are interested in enrolling for the first...
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For farmers and ranchers eligible to renew for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), a national application deadline of March 31 has been set.
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs is now offering home ownership and home improvement loans in rural Nebraska. Loans between $5,000 and $100,000 are available for the purchase of a home...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Luis, Jose, and Cristobal Salinas, owners of Burrito House in Schuyler, Nebraska, to receive its 2020 Women’s Business Center Entrepreneur...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Mike Tabbert, of rural Antelope County, Nebraska, to receive its 2020 Citizenship Award. The Citizenship Award is given to an individual or...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen the Associated General Contractors - Nebraska Building Chapter to receive its 2020 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The Entrepreneurial Spirit...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Sen. Tom Brandt, of Plymouth, Nebraska, to receive the 2020 George Norris Policymaker Award. The George Norris Policymaker Award is given to a...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Sarah Smith, of Lincoln, to receive the 2020 Bob Steffen Pioneer Award. The Bob Steffen Pioneer Award is bestowed by the Center each year to a...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The sign-up period for farmers and ranchers interested in enrolling in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is open. In South Dakota, the deadline to submit initial paperwork...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Nebraskans interested in learning about the role and importance of bees are invited to a beekeeping workshop hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. This free event will be offered...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Habitantes de Nebraska interesados en conocer el papel y la importancia de las abejas están invitados a un taller de apicultura organizado por el Center for Rural Affairs. Este...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Nebraska entrepreneurs and small business managers are invited to attend a variety of virtual workshops sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs. Workshops offered in March include...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Agriculture educators in Nebraska are invited to “Seed Starting & School Growing Chit Chat.” This free, online event is hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and University of...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Women across Nebraska interested in learning and discussing cooperative business structures are invited to “Exploring Cooperatives: A Women’s Learning Circle.” This free, online...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – With Nebraska’s smallest businesses continuing to face uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is not the time to eliminate a tax credit program geared toward helping...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Mike Boell and Anna Zeleny take a lot of pride in the role the Oakland Meat Processing Plant plays in their community and the surrounding area. When COVID-19 hit, facilities like...
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SANTEE SIOUX AND OMAHA NATIONS – Kristine Flyinghawk of Niobrara, Nebraska, has been appointed Native communities manager with the Center for Rural Affairs. The Center works alongside the Omaha Nation...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has launched a recovery loan program to help Nebraska businesses and local economies recover from the pandemic. Loans of up to $50,000 will qualify for...
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