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More Than a Market: The Social Role of Nebraska Sale Barns
A pilot study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln looked at what livestock sale barns provide beyond their economic function, and found they play a significant role in supporting rural community and personal well-being. Nebraska Extension livestock systems educators Bethany Johnston and Randy Saner share findings from surveys and interviews conducted at four sale barns across the state. They discuss why more than half of attendees said socializing was their main reason for coming, how sale barns build trust between buyers and sellers, the way these markets support local businesses, and…
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