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Housing In Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions Of Supply And Condition: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy
Housing In Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions Of Supply And Condition: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy
Rural Futures Institute: Publications
Conclusion
Most rural Nebraskans own their home. And, when asked about housing programs or priorities they would support in their community, most rural Nebraskans support programs that help seniors age in their homes, programs that would help upgrade the condition of existing homes and providing affordable rental housing. They are less likely to support organizing volunteer efforts to maintain existing housing stock, but still one-half support this option as well.
Support for one of the programs differs by community size. Persons living in or near larger communities are more likely than persons living in or near smaller communities to support …
Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Look Who’s Hatching — Preschoolers Explore Egg-Laying Animals
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Community Satisfaction And Marketing In Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy
Community Satisfaction And Marketing In Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy
Rural Futures Institute: Publications
Conclusion
By many different measures, rural Nebraskans are positive about their community. Many rural Nebraskans rate their community favorably on its social dimensions: as friendly, trusting and supportive. Most rural Nebraskans say it would be difficult to leave their community. And, most rural Nebraskans disagree that their community is powerless to control its future.
Across all years of this study, rural Nebraskans’ views about the change in their community have generally been positive. The proportion believing their community has changed for the better during the past year has usually been greater than the proportion believing it has changed for the …
Nebline, October 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Legends of the Fall — Accidental and Occasional Invaders
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Perceptions Of Local Schools: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. Mcelravy, Jeanne Lorraine Surface
Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Perceptions Of Local Schools: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. Mcelravy, Jeanne Lorraine Surface
Rural Futures Institute: Publications
Conclusion
Most rural Nebraskans have elementary, middle and high schools in their community or nearest community. Most of the schools available are public but many rural Nebraskans report having both public and private schools of each grade level. Persons living in or near larger communities are more likely than persons living in or near smaller communities to have each level of school in their community. And, persons living in or near the larger communities are more likely than persons living in or near smaller communities to have both public and private schools available.
When asked about priorities for their local …
Nebline, September 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: 4-H Youth Showcase Projects, Develop Skills at the Super Fair
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, August 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: 4-H Clover College 20th Anniversary — Grows From 8 to 58 Workshops
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Special pullout section: Lancaster County Super Fair 2016 Schedule & Map
Nebline, July 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Lancaster County Extension Board — Building Our Community Connection
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, June 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: The Garden Grocery — Food Safety & Selection at Farmers’ Markets
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Pests & Wildlife
Horticulture
Early Childhood
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, May 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Emerald Ash Borer is Getting Closer
Food & Health
Family Living
Farm & Acreage
Horticulture
Pests & Wildlife
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, April 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Climate Impacts on Cropping Systems in Eastern Nebraska
Food & Health
Family Living
Farm & Acreage
Horticulture
Pests & Wildlife
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Special Pullout Section: Weed Awareness
Nebline, March 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: It’s Easier Than Ever to Connect with Extension — Mobile Device and Social Media are Changing the Way People Learn
Food & Health
Family Living
Farm & Acreage
Horticulture
Pests & Wildlife
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Nebline, February 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy — February is Heart Health Month
Food & Health
Family Living
Farm & Acreage
Horticulture
Pests & Wildlife
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events
Broadband And Mobile Internet Services In Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy
Broadband And Mobile Internet Services In Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. Mcelravy
Rural Futures Institute: Publications
A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that home broadband adoption has plateaued in the United States. In addition, there has been an increase in adults who use a smartphone to access the Internet but do not have traditional broadband service in their home. Given these national trends, how do rural Nebraskans access the Internet? Are they accessing the Internet from their cell phones? Are they subscribing to high-speed Internet services at home? How satisfied are they with their Internet services? How important do they feel Internet access is for various items? This paper provides a detailed analysis of these …
Nebline, January 2016
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Feature: Extension 2015 Highlights
Food & Health
Farm & Acreage
Horticulture
Family Living
Pests & Wildlife
4-H & Youth
Extension Calendar
and other extension news and events