Center for Rural Affairs

By Sam Tulp, loan specialist, Center for Rural Affairs Do you have a great idea for a business? Or already own a business and are looking for ways … [Read more...] about Opinion: What to consider before applying for a small business loan

By Wyatt Fraas, Farm & Community Assistant Director, Center for Rural Affairs When conventional food supply chains had difficulties adapting at … [Read more...] about Opinion: Local foods celebrated during National Farmers Market Week

By Johnathan Hladik, policy director, Center for Rural Affairs With demand for local foods growing steadily over the past 16 months, livestock … [Read more...] about Opinion: Investing in small meat processors key to creating resilient food system

By Halle Ramsey, business development specialist, Center for Rural Affairs Business plans can be used to attract new partnerships, manage projects, … [Read more...] about Spring is a good time to review your business plan

By Trenton Buhr, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Democracy needs input from citizens to thrive, but figuring out how to share your voice … [Read more...] about Opinion: Being a rural advocate at home, in the Capitol

By Kayla Bergman, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs In late December, Congress passed the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill has implications in rural America

By Erin Schoenberg, project associate, Center for Rural Affairs For those who have served in the military, agriculture can be a rewarding next … [Read more...] about Opinion: Military veterans – grow with agriculture