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Two-thirds of rural Nebraskans surveyed are either very unfamiliar (43%) or somewhat unfamiliar (23%) with federal ag policy. Twenty-seven percent are somewhat familiar, and only 7% report being very familiar.

Poll: Most rural Nebraskans unfamiliar with farm bill but support programs

December 7, 2023

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Long-term planning

December 6, 2023

Gary Fehr washes a watermelon at his farm, Green School Farms, in Raymond, Neb. Photo by Russell Shaffer

Agriculture and community well-being: A review of three research studies

December 5, 2023

Quick becomes newest team member of Rural Prosperity Nebraska

November 16, 2023

Community conversations with Jordan Rasmussen

November 15, 2023

Sixty-one percent of respondents to the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll agree that there is a shortage of affordable child care options in their community, while just 6% disagree. Fifty-nine percent also agree their community needs more before- and after-school options. Photo by Craig Chandler

Child care options lacking in rural Nebraska, poll suggests

November 9, 2023

Lindsay Hastings leads a discussion on leadership development at Rural Prosperity Nebraska’s leadership Chautauqua in Kearney, Neb.

Local leaders gather for transformative leadership Chautauqua event

November 9, 2023

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Cooperatives: A childcare solution

November 7, 2023

Timothy Thielen breaks up a compost pile as part of the Indigenous Youth Food Sovereignty Program.

Food sovereignty program combines science, Indigenous cultural practices

November 7, 2023

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Don't pass on the passport

November 1, 2023

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Getting people involved in community events: An art and a science

October 24, 2023

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Owning our identity: Celebrating cooperatives in 2023

October 24, 2023