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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.

  • University of Nebraska Rural Initiative Rural Sociologist Randy Cantrell discusses age 17 and under population of Nebraska counties reflected in new Census data.

  • Small Wind Power

    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.

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