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MILFORD, NEBRASKA – Women non-operator landowners who are working with beginning farmers are invited to a free Women's Learning Circle hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The event is set for...
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NEVADA, IOWA – Farmers and Nevada residents who are interested in rural issues are invited to attend a coffee and donuts open office hours session hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Iowa...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Local food trucks will dish out a rumble as part of ‘Fork Fest Open Air Festival from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 20, at Third and Norfolk Ave., by the Johnny Carson Mural in...
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YORK, NEBRASKA – Veteran farmers, landowners, and land managers are invited to attend a free conservation workshop series, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs. The events are designed to help...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Many farmers and ranchers value the opportunity the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) offers to enhance their existing conservation efforts, according to a recent survey by the...
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CENTER, NEBRASKA – Small business owners are invited to learn about online marketing tools during a free workshop on Tuesday, July 24, in Center, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs in...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Days after the House of Representatives passed its version of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill, rural organizations signed on to a joint...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend a workshop in Lyons, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs. “Women’s Entrepreneur Class,” a two-day session, will be held Friday, July...
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O'NEILL, NEBRASKA – A workshop for business owners interested in learning about everything involved in the employee hiring process is set for Monday, July 23, in O’Neill, hosted by the Center for...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Today, the Senate passed its version of the farm bill, with a 86-11 vote. In response, Center for Rural Affairs Senior Policy Associate Anna Johnson said the farm bill represents a...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Today, the House of Representatives voted for a second time on H.R. 2, its draft of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill. Representatives voted...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – New and beginning farmers are invited to attend workshops designed to help them get started in agriculture. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Community Crops, these events...
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GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs have an opportunity to attend a training series and to become a Certified Custodial Technician, granted by the Cleaning Management Institute. Cleaning Academy...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed its version of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill. In response, Center for Rural Affairs Senior...
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SOUTH DAKOTA – The top need for small businesses in South Dakota is finding quality employees, according to a report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs and South Dakota State University...
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Lyons, Neb. - Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its draft of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill. Center for Rural Affairs Policy Associate Anna...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Veterans looking to own their own business are invited to “Boots to Business Reboot: An Intro to Business Ownership” on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – In Nebraska, residents spend nearly $5 billion annually on food. Approximately 90 percent of that money leaves the state, according to a 2015 Center for Rural Affairs report. The...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Thirty-five Nebraska farmers, in support of conservation and beginning farmer programs in the 2018 farm bill, recently signed and sent a letter to Deb Fischer, Nebraska’s senior U.S...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Today, the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 2, its draft of the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill. Representatives voted 198 in favor...
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