The Rural Advantage - Profit Opportunities for Nebraska
2003-01-17 - 2003-01-18Emerging Income Opportunities In Agriculture
The Conference will look at marketing and developing of alternative agriculture enterprises for both the agriculture producer and the rural resident. Speakers will address three themes: Alternative Agriculture, Marketing and Using the Internet for Your Rural Advantage.
List of Events
New Vision for the Future of Agriculture
Dr. John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri agricultural economics
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Agencies Working with Small Farms
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Panel Discussion Featuring:
Janell Anderson Ehrke - GRO Nebraska Director
Susan Helmink - Nebraska Department of Ag
Arlis Burney - The UNL Food Processing CTR's from Recipe to Reality
Paul Rohrbach - The Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Sociaety
Mike Holton - Center for Rural Affairs
Viticulture - Grape and Wine Production
James Ballard, James Arthur Vineyard
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The New World of Goats
Marlene Peters, meat goat producer
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Growing Money on Trees & Shrubs: Specialty Woody Crops for the Floral and Wood Markets
Scott Josiah, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Forester
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CSA's and Year 'Round Farmers Markets
John Ellis, Libby Creek Farm
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General Session - Planning for Your Business Success
Carol Thayer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Small Scale Entrepreneurship Specialist.
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Alternative Enterprise Insurance
Tom Osborne, U.S Congressman
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Turning the Vision into Reality
Dr. John Ikerd, University of Missouri Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics
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