Networking and Check-in Starting at 11:15 a.m.

Lunch Buffet Line Opens at 11:30 a.m.

Program from 12 Noon to 1 p.m.

TOPIC:  Findings From the Rural Poll

The Nebraska Rural Poll is an annual survey conducted by the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics in partnership with the NU Rural Futures Institute.

The goal of the Nebraska Rural Poll is to give voice to the issues, challenges and concerns of Nebraska's rural citizens. The Rural Poll is an annual effort that focuses on such issues as community, government policy, well-being and work.

The 2015 Rural Poll includes perspectives on Higher Education; Community Life; Climate and Energy; Civic and Political Participation and Views of Community Leadership; and Perceptions of Well-Being.

Join AFP Nebraska Thursday, February 18, as Randy Cantrell shares findings from 20 years of the Rural Poll and highlights issues facing Nebraska’s rural communities and citizens. 

This program will provide one hour of CFRE credit, pending approval.

Register online or via e-mail to Chapter Administrator Joe Pittman at [email protected] or 402-397-0280.  Registration fees can be paid online or at the door by cash, check or credit card.

About the presenter:

Randy Cantrell - Professor and Extension Community Resource Development Specialist, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

• B.A., March, 1971, Michigan State University. Major in Multidisciplinary Social Science, with core areas in anthropology, economics and business management.
• M.S., September, 1973, Cornell University. Major in Manpower Studies at the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
• Ph.D., September, 1976, Cornell University. Major in Development Sociology, Minor in Research Methods. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• October 2002 to present: Professor and Extension Community Resource Development Specialist, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, assigned to the Nebraska Rural Initiative and the Center for Applied Rural Innovation.
• April, 1995 to October, 2002: Director of Southeast Research and Extension Center and Southeast Extension District, University of Nebraska. Chief personnel, program and financial officer for University of Nebraska Extension outreach programs in 21 Southeastern Counties, supervising 63 faculty members, 40 additional staff, a budget of over $2 million, and an on campus research faculty.