Center for Rural Affairs
Established in 1973 in an old store front in a Northeast Nebraska town of 1,000, the Center for Rural Affairs has grown to a national organization with 30,000 supporters across the country. They remain rooted in agriculture and rural communities to this day. Their staff live in rural communities of less than 5,000 or the countryside surrounding them. They have evolved into one of the nation’s leading rural organizations, known for our pioneering work to rebuild rural America and reform federal policy.
They are committed to:
- Advocating for policies that support rural communities reduce poverty, reward stewardship, and strengthen small farms and businesses.
- Creating opportunities to earn a living in rural communities though work with small businesses and family farms and ranches.
- Advancing communities by working to develop leaders, create innovative new approaches and provide resources for individuals working in small towns.
The Center for Rural Affairs has a long and proven track record in promoting sustainable agriculture policy and practices.