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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Wind energy projects in South Dakota power more than 30 percent of the state’s energy needs while generating tax revenue for local schools and roads. A fact sheet released today by...
- Policy
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Congress released its compromise farm bill yesterday, Dec. 10, 2018, securing several victories for conservation, beginning farmers, and rural communities, while failing to cap...
- Farm and Food
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Wind energy projects in Nebraska generated nearly $2 million in tax revenue for local schools in 2017, according to a fact sheet released today by the Center for Rural Affairs. In...
- Policy
LYONS, NEBRASKA – In fewer than two years, wind energy projects in North Dakota generated more than $8 million in tax revenue benefiting communities. “Fact sheet: North Dakota wind energy tax revenue...
- Policy
PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA – A Basic QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Wednesday, Dec. 19. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s...
- Lending
CRETE, NEBRASKA – A town hall with newly-elected Sen. Tom Brandt is set for Friday, Dec. 14. This free, public event is hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs at Crete City Hall, 243 E. 13th St...
- Small Towns
LYONS, NEBRASKA – This morning, news of a compromise among farm bill negotiators has Center for Rural Affairs Policy Manager Anna Johnson eager to see the results. She says there’s a lot at stake for...
- Farm and Food
O'NEILL, NEBRASKA – A Basic QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Monday, Dec. 3. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s...
- Lending
WALTHILL, NEBRASKA – Handmade jewelry, shawls, crafts, and beadwork made by members of the Omaha Tribe are among items available at the fifth annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m...
- Small Towns
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs are invited to attend a lunch and learn workshop organized by the Center for Rural Affairs and Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce. “Social Media - Find Out Why You...
- Lending
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Congress returns to Washington this week with only a few days left in 2018 to pass legislation. Center for Rural Affairs Policy Manager Anna Johnson said passing a strong, new farm...
- Farm and Food
KEARNEY, NEBRASKA – Two Basic QuickBooks workshops will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Wednesday, Dec 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 12. These free events are sponsored by the Center...
- Lending
BOONE, IOWA – Wind, solar, and other renewable energy priorities in Iowa are some of the topics to be discussed in a community conversation in Boone on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Hosted by the Center for Rural...
- Policy
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs in the Grand Island area are invited to a multi-part strategic planning session starting Nov. 14. This free event will be held in Spanish and is hosted by the...
- Lending
LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has recently hired Lori Schrader as a northeast Nebraska loan specialist. Schrader’s role is to work with new and existing small businesses to help them...
- Lending
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Over the past decade, almost two dozen long-term care facilities have closed across rural areas of Nebraska. A white paper released today by the Center for Rural Affairs, “Rural...
BANCROFT, NEBRASKA – Several free workshops are scheduled for local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Bancroft area. These events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and the Bancroft...
- Lending
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Free one-on-one small business consultations are available by appointment on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kim Preston, Center for...
- Small Towns
LYONS, NEBRASKA – October is National Farm to School month, and schools across the state are celebrating with Nebraska Thursdays, a new program open for enrollment, sponsored by Center for Rural...
- Small Towns
VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA – Wind, solar, and other renewable energy priorities in South Dakota are some of the topics to be discussed in a community conversation in Vermillion on Tuesday, Oct. 23...
- Policy
