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Do US farmers get subsidies?
Today, farmers make up less than 1 percent of the U.S. population. The federal government is paying about $25 billion annually to farmers through price supports and insurance programs. One fifth of all farm income comes from government payments. This leads citizens to question why farm subsidies are still in place.
Does Bill Gates own any land in Nebraska?
The Gates family’s biggest holdings are in Louisiana (69,071 acres), Arkansas (47,927 acres), and Nebraska (20,588 acres), the report said. Their farmland is held both directly and through Cascade Investment, a firm controlled by Gates to manage his investments, according to The Land Report.
Who owns most of the land in Nebraska?
Ted Turner
Ted Turner is the largest private landowner in Nebraska, owning about 2.2 million acres with over 500,000 acres in Nebraska alone.
Who is the largest farmland owner in the US?
Bill Gates
With almost 269,000 acres, Bill Gates retained his ranking as America’s largest private farmland owner.
How many acres does Bill Gates own in Nebraska?
How much land does Bill Gates own in Nebraska?
How are child care subsidy rates set in Nebraska?
Local and State Law Enforcement Agencies. Child Care Subsidy rates are set based on the results of the bi-annual Child Care Market Rate Survey (MRS). The MRS is a survey collecting private pay rates from providers across Nebraska. The results of the survey determine the rates DHHS will pay for Child Care Subsidy.
How can I get help paying for child care in Nebraska?
DHHS may be able to help families with the cost of child care through the Child Care Subsidy Program. A family’s first step is to apply through ACCESSNebraska and complete a phone interview. Eligible families may receive child care assistance to participate in one or more of the following activities:
What is child care subsidy and how does it work?
A family may receive Child Care Subsidy for a child up to the age of 19 if the child requires care due to a special need. The full cost of child care may be covered. Depending on their income, some families may owe a monthly fee that is paid directly to the child care provider. The provider will then bill DHHS for the remainder of the bill.
How do I become an approved child care provider in Nebraska?
If you are interested in becoming an approved child care provider for the Child Care Subsidy Program, please have a family of interest make a referral by contacting ACCESSNebraska toll-free at (800) 383-4278, (402) 323-3900 in Lincoln or (402) 595-1258 in Omaha.