The Rural Innovation and Development team has a comprehensive mission focused on strengthening communities, economies, and businesses throughout Nebraska. Their approach emphasizes leadership and collaboration, particularly through the Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) initiative, which supports local economies, community leadership, and development efforts across the state. This team’s work is deeply connected to the University’s outreach mission, fostering partnerships with communities, industries, and global collaborators to broaden engagement and ensure that research, teaching, and outreach initiatives reflect local and global needs.
Buy Fresh Buy Local
Guide to Nebraska's locally-grown food
Nebraska Broadband
Broadband adoption and utilization resources
Community Vitality Initiative
Nebraska Cooperative Development Center
Assistance for cooperatively-owned businesses
Marketing Hometown America
Information on new resident recruitment and retention
Rural Poll
Annual survey of rural Nebraskans
Rural Economic and Community Vitality
Graduate Certificate Program
People
Public Participation and Engagement (P2E)