Tag Archives: Community-Based Economics

Yard Sale to support ballot access Oct. 18

Action Alerts,

Nebraska Greens Yard Sale

Don’t forget about the Nebraska Greens Yard Sale Saturday, Oct. 18, at 22nd and Sumner in Lincoln. Bring those treasures you no longer need or stop by to hunt for bargains. Revenue will support the Nebraska Greens’ ongoing effort to regain ballot status in 2016.

You can also pick up petitions at the yard sale, but to get started collecting signatures now, please contact Naomi in Lincoln and Mark in Omaha. If you have things for the sale, call Naomi and Mark to arrange collection. Here’s their contact information:

  • Mark Zimmermann in Omaha: (markalanzimmermann (at) gmail.com or 402-250-5235)
  • Naomi Solomon in Lincoln: (nsolomyn (at) gmail.com or 402-890-3173)

Minimum wage hearing in Omaha Oct. 15

Action Alerts,

From Nebraska Appleseed:

The Secretary of State will be holding a public hearing in Omaha on the minimum wage ballot question #425. There will the opportunity to testify on the ballot initiative.

The hearing will be Wednesday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Omaha Public Schools Teacher Administrative Center, 3215 Cuming Street.

For more information on the Minimum Wage question, read the Secretary of State’s pamphlet.

Heuermann Lecture Sept. 25: Climate Change in Nebraska

Events,

From Nebraskans For Peace:

Please help us spread the word about an important event that will take place on Thursday, September 25th, 3 to 5 p.m. at UNL’s new Innovation Campus Conference Center.

Understanding and Assessing Climate Change: Implications for Nebraska is a Heuermann Lecture Series presentation. It includes a reception, presentation of recent study findings compiled by UNL experts on the impact of climate change on Nebraska, and a panel discussion. The event is sponsored by the Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and will be led by Donald Wilhite, Emeritus Director and Professor of the National Drought Mitigation Center. It is free and open to the public. Please consider attending.

Or get together with some friends and have a watch party. If you can’t make it to the Innovation Center you can still tune in via Live Online Streaming.

Check out the full lecture series schedule.

Petition: End subsidies for mega-farms

Action Alerts,

From the Center for Rural Affairs:

In the final hours of debate on the 2014 Farm Bill, Congress stripped the popular bi-partisan reform that would have tightened what it means to be “actively engaged” in farming. This definition is important, because without it, mega-farmers use this as a loophole to multiply their payments for every acre they add to their operation. Instead of acting, Congress punted the issue to the administration. The time has come for the Obama Administration to fulfill their 2007 campaign pledge and close the loopholes mega-farms use to get around farm program payment limits.

Step forward by adding your voice today! President Obama and Vice President Biden need to deliver on the promise they made to Iowa farmers when working for their vote in 2007.

Sign the petition.

Iowa ruling is victory for solar energy

News

From The Des Moines Register:

A nationally watched Iowa Supreme Court ruling in favor of a solar energy company could spur growth of the solar industry throughout the state, advocates said Friday.

A split Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday that Eagle Point Solar would not violate Iowa law by selling electricity to the city of Dubuque that the company generates through a solar panel installation on the roof of a city building. Industry leaders praise such arrangements, called power purchase agreements, as a key to developing more solar energy.

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Rally: Save the Clarinda-Page Apartments

Action Alerts,

From Restoration Exchange Omaha:

The 2004 Destination Midtown study showed the No. 1 thing people love about Midtown is its historic buildings. This is an opportunity to get involved to save the Clarinda-Page.

The City Council is supposed to vote on whether to remove landmark status at the July 1 meeting. Your attendance is needed! The whole point of declaring a building a landmark is so that it cannot be torn down. Please help save Omaha’s heritage!

Join us as we rally to gather support to save the Clarinda-Page apartments.

Rally: Save the Clarinda-Page Apartments
Thursday, June 26
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Farnam Street and Turner Boulevard

Learn more: Top Ten Reasons to Save the Clarinda and Page Apartments

Sen. Haar: Nebraska utilities should embrace EPA plan

News,

From the Lincoln Journal Star:

On June 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, proposed a plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants.

This ambitious plan presents a great opportunity for the state of Nebraska. Under the plan, all states have to reach a goal of reducing carbon pollution, however they are given the flexibility to find the best ways to reach their goal. Nebraska has a unique opportunity because our state is the only state with public power and we have one of the nation’s best-rated wind resources.

Read more.

Community Discussion on Energy in Stanton June 17

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From Ben Gotschall, Energy Director at BOLD Nebraska:

Nebraska has the potential to be a national leader in renewable energy.

With the recent EPA announcement that Nebraska must reduce its carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2030, clean energy is becoming more important to our state’s economy. People all across Nebraska are eager to learn more and share their own ideas about how to build new energy sources that will keep our land, air, and water clean while strengthening our state’s economy.

Come join Bold Nebraska and the Center for Rural Affairs for a community energy discussion:

Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Uptown Brewery
801 10th Street, Stanton, Nebraska

Heavy appetizers provided!

Please RSVP and let us know if you plan to come, so we’ll know how much food to order. RSVP to Virginia Meyer at the Center for Rural Affairs, virginiam@cfra.org or 402-687-2103 ext. 1014.

Topics will include energy generation in Nebraska, renewable energy, local and community-owned energy projects, and much more. Bring a friend and your ideas about how to move Nebraska forward on energy.

See you in Stanton,

Ben Gotschall
Energy Director, Bold Nebraska

Gardening, Farming & Ranching Workshops for Women from CFRA

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From the Center for Rural Affairs:

Attention women who are getting started in gardening, farming, and ranching: We have some great learning opportunities for you here in Nebraska!

If you are dreaming of owning a farm or ranch, we have just the session for you. Our Farm Dreams Workshop is designed to help people seeking practical, common-sense information on whether farming or ranching is the right next step.

If you know you want to be a farmer or rancher, our Farm Business Financing Workshop will help you design a business plan and access financing for your agricultural operation. These are essential to your success, and this intensive session will deliver what you need to know.

Maybe your interested in Selling at the Farmers Market? We’ve got tips and tricks to help you rock! This workshop is perfect for those getting started or thinking about this direct to consumer market. Perhaps you’ve heard of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) systems? Our final workshop gives you the low-down on that model.

The workshops are offered on various Saturdays in April through June. All sessions are $5 and include lunch. Read more.