AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Food Economy: Lincoln’s Mayor’s Local Food Challenge more than doubled participation to 50 businesses and organizations, generating over $694,000 in purchases from 70 regional farmers and suppliers. Rural Broadband: Nebraska-based Pinpoint Fiber agreed to acquire MetaLINK, adding about 12,500 customers and expanding the company’s reach into Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Workforce: Nebraska launched a rapid reskilling initiative to help workers displaced by automation or layoffs train for in-demand jobs and stay in the state. Agriculture and Energy: U.S. ethanol production hit a nine-month high in late October, supporting corn demand as harvest winds down. Manufacturing Skills: Northeast Community College’s iHub is giving students hands-on manufacturing experience and training for increasingly automated workplaces. Ag Education: The CHS Foundation committed $4.5 million to FFA programs and agricultural education, including support in Nebraska.
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