The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative identifies opportunities in rural Nebraska and catalyzes experimentation, innovation and collaboration in partnership with rural citizens to enhance the economy of rural areas while promoting sustainable and socially beneficial use of resources.
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In this analysis of 2010 Census data, Rural Sociologist Randy Cantrell notes that in Nebraska the portion of the under-17 population that lives outside of traditional two-parent households grew much more quickly than the total youth population.
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Thousands of visitors come to central Nebraska for the annual Sandhill crane migration from late February to early April in the central Platte River valley. As a result of research by the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative in collaboration with the Nebraska Nature and Visitor Center, a sampling of some of the many attractions in the region has been developed. For a downloadable document that includes a detailed list of attractions and a map, click the link above.
University of Nebraska Rural Initiative Rural Sociologist Randy Cantrell discusses age 17 and under population of Nebraska counties reflected in new Census data.
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In this 9-page report with links to detailed information on wind turbines and their installation and costs, graduate student Jay Hinz explores the subject of wind turbines of 150' or less for use in farm operations.
