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Washington, DC - Anna Johnson of the Center for Rural Affairs recently met with Midwest legislators in Washington, DC to discuss conservation in the next farm bill. On Nov. 8, Johnson joined farmers...
- Farm and Food
Washington, DC - Pretty Prairie farmer and rancher, Chad Basinger, recently met with Kansas legislators in Washington, DC to discuss conservation in the next farm bill. On Nov. 8, Basinger joined...
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Santee, Neb. - The Santee Sioux people largely lack access to healthy foods that could help them combat health challenges, according to a report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs and the...
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Walthill, Nebraska - Handmade jewelry, shawls, crafts, and beadwork made by members of the Omaha Tribe are among items available at the fourth annual Christmas Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m...
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Wood River, Nebraska - Small business owners are invited to learn about online marketing tools in an interactive setting during “Online Marketing Strategies,” a free workshop organized by the Center...
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Lincoln, Nebraska - Women farmers are invited to attend the Women’s Learning Circle: Cooperatives, the power of collaboration, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. This free event, hosted by the Center for...
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Lyons, Neb. - On Wednesday, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act was introduced in Congress by Reps. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). The bill is to ensure the 2018 farm bill...
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Albion, Nebraska - A town hall meeting focusing on the ongoing property tax debate is set for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. This free, public event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held at...
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Des Moines, Iowa - Iowa women have an opportunity to contribute to the state’s water quality discussions at the inaugural Women for Water Gathering on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. This free event, hosted in...
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Kearney, Neb. - Those looking to start their own business, veterans exploring business ownership, and transitioning business owners are invited to Start Up Business Basics Boot Camp, a free course...
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Genoa, Nebraska - A community conversation on the ongoing property tax debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. This public event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, will be held at the...
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Lyons, Neb. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a rollback of two rules of the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). Also today, Agriculture Sec...
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Lyons, Neb. - The Center for Rural Affairs has released a report examining state statutes governing revenue collection and distribution from energy transmission projects at the local level. The report...
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Lyons, Nebraska - Today, the Local Food and Regional Market Supply Act (The Local FARMS Act) was introduced in Congress by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Sean Patrick...
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Lyons, Nebraska - The Center for Rural Affairs is promoting National Farm to School Month in October with activities to encourage healthy eating and to connect children with local food. One...
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Hebron, Nebraska - Thayer Central Community Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays...
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Lyons, Neb. - The Center for Rural Affairs today released “New option for farm risk management: Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) usage in Nebraska,” a report by Anna Johnson and Glen Ready, with...
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Litchfield, Nebraska - Litchfield Public Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays. This...
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Omaha, Nebraska - Omaha Public Schools (OPS) has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs to assist with rolling out Nebraska Thursdays. This statewide...
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Overton, Nebraska - Overton Public Schools has joined Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Center for Rural Affairs as a 2017 pilot school to roll out Nebraska Thursdays. This...
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