Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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Summer is in full swing and with that comes cookouts and gatherings where food is featured. As you plan your menu, keep local farmers in mind. Buying locally-produced food strengthens the local economy. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on average, every $100 spent at a locally-owned business results in $45 flowing back into the local community. This is much higher than the $14 that stays in the community when we spend our $100 at a business that isn’t locally owned. More c...
Rural communities often face challenges in accessing fresh, healthy and affordable foods. Reducing food deserts, connecting farmers to consumers and building local supply chains provides resilience our rural communities need to protect their future. Legislative Bill 1201 seeks funding from Nebraska's allotment of State Recovery Funds, provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, to help curb food-access issues. The bill would provide $20 million to increase local food capacity, thus decreasing...
