June 21, 2005 10th UNL Rural Poll Shows Entrepreneurship, Education Important to Rural Nebraskans LINCOLN, Neb. — During the past decade, a quarter of current rural Nebraskans moved from one community to another, half took classes or workshops and a fifth now own a business, according to the 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreApril 14, 2005 New Extension Materials Offer Education on Meth Dangers LINCOLN, Neb. — A new educational effort from University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension is taking aim at a growing problem for rural Nebraska – the spread of methamphetamines. MoreMarch 31, 2005 Food Producers, Consumers Teaming to Organize New Nebraska Food Co-op LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska farmers, ranchers and others who produce local foods are joining with consumers to organize the new Nebraska Food Cooperative at an April 16 meeting in Columbus. MoreMarch 22, 2005 Tree City USA Conference to Focus on Nebraska History and Tree Care LINCOLN, Neb. — An April 7-8 celebration will recognize Nebraska communities and individuals for their tree preservation and development efforts. MoreFebruary 9, 2005 Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Announces 2005 Community Landscape Grant Awards LINCOLN, Neb. — Community landscape grants will fund 67 projects across Nebraska this year. MoreNovember 8, 2004 UNL Entomologists Working Crime Scenes for Insect Clues LINCOLN, Neb. — Sometimes, the best witnesses are no bigger than a grain of rice. MoreOctober 29, 2004 Economic Pull Factors Reveal Challenges Facing Nebraska's Rural Retail Markets LINCOLN, Neb. — Although larger urban areas continue to pull dollars away from Nebraska's small town retailers, collective and niche marketing can help smaller communities hold on to more dollars, a University of Nebraska agricultural economist said. MoreOctober 29, 2004 Nebraska Extension Program Helps Rural Retailers Draw Customers LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's rural retailers should pay closer attention to shoppers' needs to remain competitive with larger markets, said a University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educator who works closely with rural businesses and communities. More October 29, 2004 Youth an Important Voice in Creating Rural Retail Opportunities LINCOLN, Neb. — The fate of small town retailing depends on the efforts of communities to attract and retain young people, said Alan Corr. MoreSeptember 10, 2004 New Nebraska Food Market Trade Show Brings Together Producers, Buyers LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska-based food companies are becoming better acquainted with food distributors and consumers thanks to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Processing Center and its New Nebraska Food Market. More |
