Rural Futures Conference scheduled Nov. 3-5

The theme of this year's Rural Futures Conference, scheduled Nov. 3-5 in Lincoln, Neb., is "Beyond Boundaries," which "encourages all of us to step beyond our boundaries and work together to create positive rural futures," according to a release from the Nebraska-based Rural Futures Institute. The conference "will celebrate the importance of rural and create energy and enthusiasm for new and innovative ways to address complex opportunities and challenges."

Features speakers are author and educator Clay Jenkinson, the director of The Dakota Institute, and Tom Koulopoulous, founder of the Delphi Group, a Boston-based think tank. Registration is $150, or $40 for students. For more information or to register, click here.