A founding member, the Center for Rural Affairs describes themselves as, “unapologetically rural.” They “stand up for the small family farmer and rancher, new business owner, and rural communities.” CFRA supports small businesses by offering loan opportunities for up to 20,000 or 50,000 dollars. They also offer in person and online trainings regarding topics such as e-commerce and m-commerce. They offer information around rural healthcare in English and Spanish (as a great percentage of rural Nebraskans are migrant workers) as well as support policies regarding the expansion of Medicaid. They do not just work at a legislative level, they all work with community members to empower new rural leaders and to oppose school consolidation that can negatively affect educational achievement.