Agricultural Economics, Department of

Nebraska Rural Poll

The Nebraska Rural Poll is an annual survey conducted by the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics in partnership with Rural Prosperity Nebraska and Nebraska Extension.

Traditionally, rural Nebraskans have not had a strong voice in state policy decisions. The Nebraska Rural Poll gathers the aggregated voice of rural Nebraskans and relays its findings to state lawmakers, ensuring the rural voice is heard. The goal of the Nebraska Rural Poll is to give local and state leaders a better understanding of 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.

Core questions are included every year; over time these core questions will provide insight about trends and changes occurring in rural Nebraska. In addition, each year rural citizens and government officials form an advisory committee that identifies key issues or topics to include in the survey. Poll findings are distributed to member of the Nebraska Legislature, staff members of the state's congressional delegation, and other state and local leaders to facilitate their decision making.

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2025

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Research Report: Confidence in Institutions, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Rebecca J. Vogt

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Research Report: Insights into Community, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt

2024

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Research Report: Economy and Trade Policy, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyers, and Rebecca J. Vogt

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Research Report: Artificial Intelligence, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt

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Research Report: Civil Discourse, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt

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Research Report: Housing, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Rebecca J. Vogt

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Research Report: Well-being, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, Katelyn Larson, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Rebecca J. Vogt

2023

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Community Well-Being and Civil Discourse in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Perceptions of Childcare in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Perceptions of the Farm Bill Among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Perceptions of Well-Being and the Economy in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley D. Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

2022

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Community Well-Being and Leadership in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper

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Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Opinions about Water, Climate, and Energy: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper

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Perceptions of the Economy and Employment in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper

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Views of Well-Being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Amanda Tupper

2021

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Impacts of the Pandemic for Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Impacts of the Pandemic in Metropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Impacts of the Pandemic in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Life in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskan Communities [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Life in Metropolitan Nebraskan Communities: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraskan Communities: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Trust in Media, Institutions and Health Information for Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Trust in Media, Institutions, and Health Information in Metropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Trust in Media, Institutions and Health Information in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Well-being in Metropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Metro Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2021 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

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Well-being of Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans [Research Brief], Rebecca J. Vogt, Heather Akin, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Steven A. Schulz

2020

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Nebraska State and Federal Tax Issues: Opinions of Rural Nebraskans, John C. Allen, Sam Cordes, Amy M. Smith, Matt Spilker, and Amber Hamilton

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Exploring the Nebraska Rural Poll, 2020, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steve Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle

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Resilience in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Capacity to Overcome Disasters and Hardships, 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Brad Lubben, L.J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steve Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle

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Perceptions of Production and Animal Agriculture in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle

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Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 25 Years of Trends, 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steven A. Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle

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Severe Weather in Nebraska: Impacts on Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans. 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, Steve Schulz, and Jason L. Weigle

2019

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Perceptions of Higher Education in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Research Report 19‐4, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle

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Community Involvement and Leadership in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Rural Poll Research Report 19-1, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle

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Perceptions of Immigration among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report 19-2, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle

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Trends in Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report 19-3, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, Timothy Meyer, and Jason L. Weigle

2018

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Individual and Community Quality of Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report 18-3, Rebecca Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph Cantrell, Brad Lubben, Larry J. McElravy Jr., and Timothy Meyer

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Economic Development in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Internet Use, Nature-Based Tourism, Federal Tax Policy and Workforce Development: 2018 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer

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Social Issues in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Social Stigma and Drug and Alcohol Abuse: 2018 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer

2017

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Media, Institutions and Voting: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer

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Perceptions of Agriculture and the Economy in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, and Timothy Meyer

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Shopping for Food in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L.J. McElravy, Timothy Meyer, and Vanessa Wielenga

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Individual and Community Well-Being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2017 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and T. L. Meyer

2016

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Broadband and Mobile Internet Services in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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Community Satisfaction and Marketing in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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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, and L. J. McElravy

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Perceptions of Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2016 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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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, and Jeanne Lorraine Surface

2015

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Engagement in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Civic and Political Participation and Views of Community Leadership: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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Higher Education: Opinions and Participation among Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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Optimism in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-being, 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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Perspectives on Community Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and L. J. McElravy

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Climate and Energy: Opinions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans 2015 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, L. J. McElravy, and Tonya Haigh

2014

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Earning a Living in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-being, 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Perceptions of Crime and Safety in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Successful Communities: What is Desired and What is Present in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, 2014 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

2013

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Community and Individual Well-being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Health Care Reform: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans, 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Water and Climate: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Funding Public Services: Opinions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans, 2013 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and Eric Thompson

2012

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Community Well-Being in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Natural Resources in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Use and Priorities: 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, and Bradley Lubben

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Business and Wealth Transfer in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, Odee Ingersoll, and Shawn Kaskie

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Quality of Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-Being and Church Life: 2012 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and Philip Schwadel

2011

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Community Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Current Perceptions and Future Strategies: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley D. Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild

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Quality of Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley D. Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild

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The Digital Age: Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans’ Use of Technology: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley D. Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild

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Animal Welfare: Perceptions of Nonmetropolitan Nebraskans: 2011 Nebraska Rural Poll Results, Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bradley Lubben, and Connie Reimers-Hild

2010

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Life in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of Well-Being and Acts of Care Giving, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Living and Shopping in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Views on Agriculture, Energy and Food in Nonmetropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

2009

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Adapting to the Current Economic Climate in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Effects of Recent Television Signal Changes on Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Satisfaction with Community Life in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Well-Being in Non-Metropolitan Nebraska: Perceptions of the Present and Views of the Future, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Working in Non–Metropolitan Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

2008

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Energy Use and Concerns of Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Global Climate Change: Opinions and Perceptions of Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Perceptions of Well-being and Personal Finance Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Television Signal Changes and Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Views of Community Life in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

2007

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Perceptions of Individual and Community Well-Being Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Rural Nebraskans and Health Care in Retirement, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Rural Nebraskans and Retirement Income, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Rural Nebraskans Working in Retirement, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Where Do Rural Nebraskans Plan to Retire?, Rebecca J. Vogt

2006

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Making a Living in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Newcomers in Nebraska’s Rural Communities, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Perceptions of Latin American Immigration Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Perceptions of Well-Being Among Rural Nebraskans, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Views of Life in Nebraska’s Rural Communities, Rebecca J. Vogt

2005

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Community Life and Housing in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Rural Nebraska: Looking Back at a Decade of Change and Progress, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Rural Nebraskans’ Support for Alternative Energy Sources, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Well-Being in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

2004

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Access and Affordability: Rural Nebraskans’ View of Health Care, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Living and Serving in Rural Nebraska, Rebecca J. Vogt

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Nebraska’s Water: Perceptions and Priorities, Rebecca J. Vogt