July 19, 2005 Home Ownership Strong, Housing Stock Older in Rural Nebraska, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — The American dream of home ownership is especially strong in rural Nebraska. More than 80 percent of residents are homeowners and most are satisfied with their housing even though it tends to be older and may need repairs, according to the 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJune 21, 2005 Most Rural Nebraskans Using the Net, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. — Most rural Nebraskans have Internet access and most likely use it to find information or stay in touch via e-mail, the 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll indicates. MoreJune 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 21, 2005 This Year's Nebraska Rural Poll Examines Housing, Alternative Energy LINCOLN, Neb. — Alternative energy, housing and changes over the past decade are among the issues rural residents are being asked about in this year's Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJanuary 21, 2005 Rural Advantage Conference Feb. 4-5 in Grand Island LINCOLN, Neb. — Profitable and sustainable agricultural opportunities will be the theme of the Rural Advantage Conference Feb. 4-5 in Grand Island. MoreJanuary 14, 2005 Groundbreaking Set for University of Nebraska/Kimmel Center NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — A groundbreaking celebration for the University of Nebraska/Kimmel Education and Research Center here will be Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. 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
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