Understanding Specific Needs: The Nebraska Rural Poll is the longest-running survey of rural life in the U.S.

The Nebraska Rural Poll is the longest-running survey of rural life in the U.S. It highlights the main priorities of local residents across farm country.

Dr. Heather Aiken from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the poll’s background, the importance of this survey, and its biggest impact.

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