Scratchtown Brewing Company fuels rural revitalization in Ord

Scratchtown Brewing Company, based in Ord, Nebraska, is a local brewery rooted in rural revitalization and community development. In this episode of Building Nebraska, co-owner Caleb Pollard shared insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by the brewery, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with his thoughts on the importance of rural revitalization and community collaboration. Opened in 2013, the business is owned and operated by four families: the Pollard, Klimek, Reilly and Stunkel families. Pollard's extensive background in, and passion for rural economic development has helped guide Scratchtown's mission. "I'm a big believer that it's incumbent upon us as business owners and as entrepreneurs to be change drivers, positive change drivers, and be advocates for our rural communities," Pollard said. Learn more about Scratchtown's resilience and philosophy on rural ecosystems in this episode of Building Nebraska. Building Nebraska is presented by the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.