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INFB’s 2023 priorities include rural viability, energy, taxes, and food security

Friday, December 2 by Brownfield Ag News

Indiana Farm Bureau will focus on rural viability, energy, taxes, and food security in the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Andy Tauer is the executive director of public policy. “The Indiana Farm Bureau Board of Directors recently approved their policy focus areas for the 2023 statehouse... Read More.

KFB Launching Apprenticeship Program Focused on Rural Workforce

Friday, December 2 by Aaron Napier

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) announced today the creation of the Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) developed with a grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Registered Apprenticeship to help address workforce needs in rural communities across Kansas. “We’re excited about... Read More.

Chief advises rural fire departments to train for animal rescues

Tuesday, November 22 by Brownfield Ag News

A rural fire department chief says firefighters already train for farm rescues involving people, but not enough are prepared for large animal rescue. Jerry Minor from Pittsville, Wisconsin is a farm safety and rescue trainer. “Fire departments get called to the cow... Read More.

Senate Ag Committee pledges to support rural America in farm bill

Tuesday, November 15 by Brownfield Ag News

Senate Ag Committee leaders promised to keep rural communities at the forefront of the 2023 Farm Bill during a hearing Tuesday. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says the energy and rural development titles within the legislation can improve the quality of life and prosperity in... Read More.

Several Kansas Communities to Benefit from Foundation for Rural Service Grants

Tuesday, November 15 by Adam Kolb

KANSAS – Several Kansas communities, including Galva, Sterling and McPherson, have been named 2022 grant recipients by the Foundation for Rural Service. In all, 31 grants were announced totaling $142,000. In partnership with Mutual Telephone, Kids Cove in Sterling will receive $5,000 to purchase a robotics... Read More.

Focus on rural development in next farm bill

Friday, November 11 by Brownfield Ag News

A member of the Senate Agriculture Committee wants to expand rural development opportunities in the next farm bill. Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith says she’ll be looking for ways USDA can improve the way it meets the needs of rural communities. “I’m talking about the deep... Read More.

Mental Health Matters in Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, November 10 by Adam Kolb

By Sheridan Wimmer, Kansas Living Magazine MANHATTAN, Kan. - Donna Wise was 18 years old when her dad died by suicide. We often associate this age with fresh high school graduates, heading to their first year of college if they so choose, but for... Read More.

Elyria Christian Falls to Rural Vista in Sub-State Opener Saturday

Monday, October 24 by Grant Barrett

GOESSEL, Kan. - The Elyria Christian volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking 3-set loss to conclude their season with an overall record of 19-13, as they fell to Rural Vista in the opening round of sub-state on Saturday. ECS would control Set... Read More.

Adnani: nuclear power gaining interest, could benefit rural America

Wednesday, October 19 by Brownfield Ag News

The president and CEO of Uranium Energy Corporation says there is renewed interest in using nuclear power to help alleviate energy concerns. Amir Adnani tells Brownfield the reliable, low-cost energy source can benefit rural America. “More than ever we’re seeing this growing acceptance for nuclear... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Announces 12 “Rural Champions” Leading Local Community Efforts

Tuesday, October 18 by Adam Kolb

TOPEKA, Kan. - Governor Laura Kelly today announced the 12 grant recipients of the Rural by Choice Champions Program (Rural Champions) that launched earlier this year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation. The selected Rural Champions will be a part of a statewide... Read More.

TRIP identifies rural transportation areas in need of work

Thursday, October 13 by Brownfield Ag News

A new report analyzes which states are in most need of rural road and bridge repair. Rocky Moretti is the director of Policy and Research at TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. “A number of Midwestern states are showing up with still a high share... Read More.

ECS Bounces Back to Defeat Wakefield After Loss to Rural Vista in Triangular on Tuesday

Wednesday, September 28 by Grant Barrett

WHITE CITY, Kan. - The Elyria Christian Volleyball team took on Rural Vista and Wakefield in a triangular on Tuesday, as the Eagles would earn a split, opening with a three-set loss to Rural Vista, 18-25, 25-22, 19-25. ECS would bounce back... Read More.