Northeast Nebraska Swine Summit Set for July 17 in Norfolk
Area farmers considering expanding or diversifying their operations are invited to the Northeast Nebraska Swine Summit set for July 17 in Norfolk, Neb. The program will run from 9…
“Husker Food Connection” Enjoys Large Turnout, Great Weather
The 2019 Husker Food Connection event Tuesday, April 16, brought an estimated 3,000 city campus students out to experience a taste of Nebraska agriculture through exhibits featuring farm animals, equipment…
Sundstroms Receive Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award
Russ, Angela, and Cheyenne Sundstrom are the recipients of the 2019 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award®. The Sundstroms own and operate Broken Box Ranch in Moorefield, Nebraska. The prestigious award, given…
Food Connection on UNL’s City Campus April 16
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) and numerous agricultural clubs on East Campus have teamed up to organize Husker Food Connection. The event helps students gain…
AFAN Names Steve Martin As Executive Director
Steve Martin has been named executive director of Lincoln-based AFAN (The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska), effective January 15. The announcement was made by AFAN Board of…
AFAN Awards First Livestock Friendly County Grant to Red Willow County
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) awarded its first $5,000 Livestock Friendly County Grant November 26 in McCook to Red Willow County, in care of the…
AFAN/WSA bring Ag Groups Together to Discuss Workforce Challenges
A panel discussion on ag workforce shortage and housing issues was one of the highlights of the annual meeting of the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture (AFAN) and We…
McCook, Nebraska Livestock Friendly County Grant
TheAlliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) will award its first $5,000 Livestock Friendly County Grant to Red Willow County, in care of the McCookEconomic Development Corporation (MEDC)…
Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Know a Nebraska rancher, farmer or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2019 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand…
Join AFAN and WSA Annual Stakeholders Meeting Set for November 19
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) and We Support Agriculture (WSA) have scheduled their joint 2018 annual stakeholders meeting for Monday, November 19, at the Cornhusker…