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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs ranked number nine in the U.S. for the number of Small Business Administration microloans placed in fiscal year 2016. The Center provides lending...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Farmers are invited to a Whole Farm Revenue Protection workshop on Thursday, Feb. 16, in Lincoln, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Whole Farm Revenue Protection is crop...
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SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA - Center for Rural Affairs is hosting Financing Options for a Small Farm, a two-part series presented by farmers with experience using USDA Farm Service Agency programs, as well as...
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ORD, NEBRASKA - Two workshops for women farmers, landowners and land managers have been postponed to Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Ord. The workshops are presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Events...
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TEKAMAH, NEBRASKA - Farmers are invited to a Whole Farm Revenue Protection workshop on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Tekamah, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Whole Farm Revenue Protection is crop...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 3 to submit initial applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The Conservation...
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ORD, NEBRASKA - Conservation Workshop for Women Farmers and Landowners, a free workshop series presented by Center for Rural Affairs, will assist women farmers, landowners and land managers in...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Center for Rural Affairs Policy Director Johnathan Hladik today said the organization looks forward to working with Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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BROKEN BOW, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center along with partnering organizations will host a five-week Business Plan Basics course beginning Monday, Feb. 6 through...
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LITCHFIELD, NEBRASKA - Students at Litchfield Public Schools not only have the opportunity to eat beef raised by local producers, but also fruits and vegetables they help grow and harvest. “Farm to...
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LAUREL, NEBRASKA - A free two-part QuickBooks training will be offered for local entrepreneurs and business owners this month, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs. The sessions are set for...
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Lyons, Neb. - The Rebuild Nebraska coalition and the Center for Rural Affairs, a coalition member, released a statement this afternoon regarding tax reform ideas issued today by Gov. Pete Ricketts....
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AUBURN, NEBRASKA - Business Plan Basics, a five-week training for existing, transitioning and startup small business owners and managers will be offered on Tuesdays from Feb. 7 to March 7, in Auburn...
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SANDHILLS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs has released the Practical Guide to Common Sandhills Conservation Practices, a booklet that provides information on the most common conservation...
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ORD, NEBRASKA - Women farmers, landowners and land managers are invited to a two-part workshop and discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Ord, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs. Conservation...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs recently released the Rural Food Business Toolkit, a booklet that provides resources to help rural food businesses succeed. The sections of this toolkit...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA - ¿Sueña con empezar su propia granja o rancho? Estos talleres del Center for Rural Affairs son para usted. Los talleres se llevarán a cabo la mayoría de los sábados en Hastings, NE...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA - Do you dream of starting your own farm or ranch business? If so, the Center for Rural Affairs’ Growing Farmers Workshop is for you. Classes are held in Hastings, Neb., on most...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture took a key step forward by advancing the Farmer Fair Practice Rules under the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration. This...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA - Today, the Center for Rural Affairs released the organization’s fifth biennial assessment of rural small business trends, needs and concerns in Nebraska. The report - Their Needs and...
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