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…
Free breakfast and beautiful autumn weather draw a big crowd to a Consumer Appreciation Tailgate Party in Lincoln
Sponsored by Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers The combination of spectacular autumn weather and a free breakfast drew hundreds of people to a consumer appreciation tailgate party at the Super Saver…
State Fair Alert: AFAN, Sand County Foundation and Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery Program to Host “Conservation in Agriculture Day” Programs August 29
Nebraska agriculture’s conservation practices and how they impact wildlife take the stage on “Conservation in Agriculture Day” Wednesday, August 29 at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. The Alliance…
Ag Coalition supports proposed poultry barns in Lancaster County
AFAN, along with our partner organizations, want to take this opportunity to give our full support for poultry barns like the one proposed in Lancaster County. Livestock, including poultry, are…
Cooperation is key to success of poultry operations
AFAN, along with our partner organizations, want to take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for poultry barns like the one proposed in Lancaster County. Often times, neighbors have…
