Establish strong rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship, and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality of their lives and the future of their communities.

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Center for Rural Affairs

Center for Rural Affairs' headquarters in Lyons, NE, United States

Brian Depew

Rhea Landholm

Nick Bergin

Heidi Kolbeck-Urlacher

Jillian Linster

Tricia Darnell

Samantha Goodbird

Mike Bride

The Policy Team at the Center for Rural Affairs advocates for legislative and regulatory changes that support strong rural communities, social and economic justice, and environmental stewardship. They conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and engage with stakeholders and policymakers to influence decisions that impact the quality of life and future of rural areas.

Policy Team

The Community and Local Foods Team at the Center for Rural Affairs works to strengthen rural communities by promoting sustainable local food systems, supporting beginning farmers, and fostering community organizing. Team members collaborate with native communities, assist local food initiatives, and advocate for social and economic justice to ensure equitable opportunities and environmental stewardship in rural areas.

Community and Local Foods Team

The Lending Services Team at the Center for Rural Affairs provides financial solutions and support to businesses and individuals in rural communities. They manage and process loan applications, offer business development guidance, and cater to specific sectors such as food systems, ensuring the accessibility of capital to foster economic growth and sustainability in rural areas.

Lending Services Team

The Development and Project Management team at the Center for Rural Affairs spearheads initiatives to foster robust rural communities by securing funding through grants, managing development projects, and evaluating program effectiveness. They collaborate to ensure that community-centric approaches drive social and economic justice, environmental stewardship, and diverse opportunities.

Development and Project Management

The Accounting and Finance Team at the Center for Rural Affairs manages the organization's financial health, ensuring transparency and compliance. They oversee budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, while also handling day-to-day accounting tasks to support sustainable rural development initiatives.

Accounting and Finance Team

The Communications Team at the Center for Rural Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to effectively disseminate information, engage with the community, and promote the organization's mission. This includes managing media relations, creating written and digital content, and facilitating outreach efforts to ensure that key messages reach and resonate with target audiences.

Center for Rural Affairs

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Teams

Policy Team

Community and Local Foods Team

Lending Services Team

Development and Project Management

Accounting and Finance Team

Communications Team

Offices

Center for Rural Affairs

Org chart

Teams

Policy Team

Community and Local Foods Team

Lending Services Team

Development and Project Management

Accounting and Finance Team

Communications Team

Offices

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