Ogallala Commons
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Conference attendees from eight surrounding states had ample break sessions to visit and network at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the Ogallala Commons held on Oct. 10, 2003 at Grey Goose Lodge in Ogallala, NE. water1a (12K)
(Standing at the right) poet and writer Deb Carpenter from Rushville, NE celebrates a successful conference with Jennifer Kemp, a staff person with Rocky Mountain Farmers Union in Denver, one of the sponsors of the conference. water1b (5K)
A fine lunch featuring many locally-produced foods made for interesting conversations and hearty appetites. After lunch, participants selected one of five workshops to attend. water1c (9K)
Andy Wilkinson from Lubbock, TX, and Deb Carpenter of Rushville, NE, visit with Tim Kautza, Director of Science and Environmental Education at National Catholic Rural Life Conference in Des Moines, IA. water2a (5K)
A wide assortment of books on global and regional water issues was a prominent display visited by many at the conference. To see the full listing of books and materials, look for book list and click on it.

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