Focus Areas

Rural Prosperity Nebraska’s focus areas open the doors to an all-encompassing approach to community development, tailor-made to help Nebraskans meet their goals and aspirations. RPN Extension educators work across the state in these four focus areas:

Create an environment where entrepreneurs thrive, leverage research to strengthen your existing businesses, and unlock the potential for economic security. RPN’s Community Economic Development team empowers you to foster long-term prosperity in your community.

Unlock the full potential of your community’s abundant resources. Envision, develop, and execute plans for self-sustaining growth. RPN’s Community Leadership Development team has the expertise and experience to help your local leaders make the most far-reaching impact.

Rediscover the bond between you and your community, align the opportunities available with the aspirations you have, and recruit and retain residents for a more cohesive community. RPN’s People Attraction and Placemaking team helps you makes your community a home.

For the newcomer looking for support with traditional crops, the distributor connecting local producers to schools, and the corner grocery store expanding its products, RPN’s Food Systems team helps you create an ecosystem where healthy, nourishing local foods reach your table.

Community Economic Development

Community Leadership Development

People Attraction & Placemaking

Nebraska Regional Food Systems Initiative