CARI is an outreach effort of the Department of Ag Economics at the University of Nebraska. This interdisciplinary center offers programming and research in the area of economic and community development and sustainable agriculture.
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Produce Measurement Regulations at Farmers' Markets
by NxBizSuccessSteve Malone, Administrator of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Division (or 402.471.4292), shares the "how-to" on correctly packaging produce for a farmers' market. Also available, a University of Nebraska publication on Weights and Measures.
Recent Articles
Internet Connectivity and Use in Nebraska
Cornhusker Economics July 7, 2010by Becky Vogt, Charlotte Narjes, & Connie Hancock
As discussed in an earlier Cornhusker Economics article (May 26, 2010), the Nebraska Public Service Commission was awarded a grant from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for conducting a study of broadband use and needs in Nebraska. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted the survey for the Commission. In addition, the Nebraska Information Technology Commission (NITC), Community Council and Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) collaborated with the Commission on this survey.
Leveraging Technology for the Future of Nebraska:
Creating a Statewide Broadband Plan
Cornhusker Economics May 26, 2010 by Charlotte Narjes, Becky Vogt, & Connie Hancock
In Nebraska, some areas of the state - primarily in the most rural areas of the state - may be underserved or unserved in terms of broadband access. Rural areas of the state also lag in economic development and are experiencing population losses. Additionally, broadband adoption and Internet usage among certain income and population groups remains low. Increasing adoption of broadband and Information Technology (IT) services is one way to create economic opportunities, attract new residents to rural areas and address economic inequalities among population groups.
