The coming year marks 50 years since the founding of the Center for Rural Affairs, reports Brian Depew, executive director. The center is based in Lyons, Neb., and largely serves Nebraskan and Iowa farmers.
"Then, as now, rural people grappled with challenges and the future of their communities. Now, as then, what lies ahead is ours to create."
Depew added, "The challenges we face today have changed and evolved since 1973. What remains consistent is our commitment to coming together to create the future we want. A future that is welcoming and inclusive. A future with opportunity for everyone, with widespread ownership, and stewardship of our natural resources."
The Center has published is 2022 annual report which is also a calendar, reflecting a year of working toward those ideas.
"We invite you to celebrate the progress with us," said Depew.
Review the report and calendar at https://bit.ly/3Qa8dAt.
Since 1973, the Center has been a leading force engaging people to build a better rural future. As long as rural advocates are needed for health care, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and community development, the Center is on the front lines, building a bright rural future.
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