Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts Celebrate 50 Years
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts are one of the state’s best ideas. Fifty years ago, Dayle Williamson and Warren Fairchild, along with Clayton Yuetter and then-Gov. Norbert [...]
Let’s make sure our senators know that we need full funding for LB1201, which was amended into LB1014, because… ![]()
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Nebraska farmers who grow food that directly feed their neighbors and local communities continue to be overlooked for bt USDA programs. These Nebraska farms work year-round to build soil, protect our waterways, and provide food for Nebraskans. ![]()
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With this bill, we have the opportunity to establish a statewide economic fund that would increase the investment in Nebraska farms, farmers, and farmworkers. Nebraska farmers and ranchers that raise food locally contribute to the critical food supply and health of our people. If this bill is voted to be approved by this committee, it would have the chance to be a national model of using the American Rescue Plan Act funding for local farms and farmers.![]()
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For every dollar you spend buying from your local farmer or rancher, an additional $0.48 is circulated through your local economy not only fueling jobs but helping to make your community more resilient to external economic forces. www.food4all.com/the-economics-of-local-food/![]()
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- Over 97% of Nebraska's food supply is imported. ![]()
- Of the five USDA grant-funded projects I contributed to in 2021, ZERO was provided funding.![]()
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Open Harvest Co-op Grocery![]()
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society![]()
No More Empty Pots![]()
Food Bank of Lincoln![]()
Bellevue Together - Bellevue, Nebraska![]()
Coalition for a Strong Nebraska![]()
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska![]()
Center for Rural Affairs![]()
Nebraska Cooperative Development Center-UNL![]()
Joslyn Institute for Sustainable Communities![]()
Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue![]()
Nebraska Appleseed![]()
City Sprouts![]()
Heartland United Way![]()
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Thanks to the 2022 Appropriation Committee! ![]()
Sen. John Stinner, Chairperson![]()
Sen. Robert Clements![]()
State Senator Myron Dorn![]()
Sen. Steve Erdman![]()
Senator Robert Hilkemann![]()
Sen. Mark Kolterman![]()
Senator Mike McDonnell![]()
Sen. Tony Vargas![]()
State Senator Anna Wishart
Tell the Legislature that food insecurity still hits home for many Nebraskans
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Together we can ensure our neighbors have the food supports they need! Click to add your voice.3 months ago ·
