In cooperation with the Federal University of Piaui (Brazil) and the University of Nebraska, Nebraska-Piaui Partners launch a major integrated rural development project. Rural communities in Piaui improve goat breeding, sheep farming, veterinary science, fishing, and health care.
Between 1974 and 1978, seven new partnerships are formed, bringing the total number to 48. In 1978 alone, these partnerships carry out approximately $10 million worth of development projects.