July 29, 2002 NU Names Rural Initiative Director LINCOLN, Neb. — Sandra K. Scofield has been named director of the Nebraska Rural Initiative for the University of Nebraska system. MoreJuly 17, 2002 Telehealth Conference July 25 in North Platte LINCOLN, Neb. — Technologies Across Nebraska will explore telehealth issues at a July 25 meeting in North Platte. MoreJuly 2, 2002 Rural Nebraskans Slightly More Optimistic this Year, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. - Despite drought, terrorist attacks and economic woes, rural Nebraskans are slightly more optimistic this year than last, according to the annual Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 1, 2002 Preparation Important in Opening, Buying Small Business LINCOLN, Neb. - People become small business owners in many different ways. Some painstakingly explore their options, study the details and seek extra training beforehand. Others jump in guided by emotions or intuition. Many fall in between. MoreJune 13, 2002 E-Commerce Workshops Help Small Businesses Connect To Web LINCOLN, Neb. — In the age of information, just one click of a mouse could connect a small, unknown business to the vast marketing opportunities of the World Wide Web. MoreJune 10, 2002 Video Conference Will Help Rural Nebraska Learn About Technology LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a national video conference June 25 titled "Rural Telework: Bringing Work to Rural America". MoreMay 17, 2002 Communication Key to Helping Towns Cope with Meat Processing Changes OMAHA, Neb. — Meat processing plants bring economic development and jobs to rural communities where they operate. They also bring rapid change and an influx of new residents. MoreMarch 28, 2002 Beer and Cheese Offer Profit Potential to Producers LINCOLN, Neb. — Cheese and beer may be the path to profitability for some farmers and ranchers. MoreMarch 28, 2002 NU Survey Shows Marketing is Key to Farm Profitability LINCOLN, Neb. — Agricultural producers often feel they are at the mercy of commodity markets and some fear a bleak future for small farms. University of Nebraska research indicates some untapped high-value markets could help boost farm and ranch profitability. MoreMarch 22, 2002 Seventh Annual Rural Poll to Examine Local Investing LINCOLN, Neb. — This year's Nebraska Rural Poll will ask rural residents how they are investing in their community's future. More |
