December 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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31 ISSUE 11
DECEMBER 18, 2013
Nebraska
Farm Bureau News
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From Our House to Yours Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Farm Bureau Identifies Legislative Priorities

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Fun at the Foundation Fundraiser

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Convention Photos
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Maricles Achieve Greatness

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Farm Bureau Ignites Possibilities

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Nebraska Farm Bureau News
MEMBER BENEFITS
Hunger: The Issue of Our Time and All Time

Top 4 Ways to Advocate
Farm Bureaus Agricultural Contact Team (FB-ACT) is the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations grassroots action network. When we reach out to state lawmakers or Congress, we impact the decisions they make. FB-ACT advances agricultural and rural interests by connecting elected officials to those people who matter most their constituents. Passing legislation that supports our issues is a challenging process that requires active participation by our members. You can make a difference by:
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Bank of Lincoln cover all 93 Nebraska counties through their services. The leaders of these entities will give us an introduction to this issue from their eyes. Rural, mobile food pantries are one of the critical links these entities provide, and these leaders would like to expand to serve even more of our neighbors. We also are featuring some thoughts from a Nebraskan who lives in Cuming County, one of the most abundantly producing agricultural counties in the state. This individual happened to grow up in the projects of Washington, D.C., where the U.S. food stamp program was crucial in saving his and the lives of members of his family. Christmas seasons will come and go. In the meantime, every day, farmers and ranchers wont stop working hard to produce more food than they ever have before. Just as food production is our daily endeavor, hunger among us is something thousands of people, we may know personally, are dealing with every day too. I am a firm believer that Nebraska Farm Bureau members have the heart, mindset, creativity and values to help address this vital issue of our time that in the end, impacts us all.
SEND A LETTER As a constituent, your lawmakers and political appointees know that you are the key to their understanding of issues important to you. They want and need to hear from you on issues you consider important. MAKE A PHONE CALL When you need to get in touch with your lawmaker immediately, and dont have the time to craft a letter or email, thats when its time to use the most common method of communicating with your lawmakers make a phone call!
MEET FACE TO FACE By far, the most effective way to articulate your views to your elected officials and positively affect the outcome of legislation and of policy debates is to speak with lawmakers face to face. LETTER TO THE EDITOR You can send a letter to the editor to many newspapers via email rather than hand-writing them. Go to our online Legislative Action Center to find media outlets in your area, and send them a message. It only takes a minute. For more information about getting involved in FB-ACT visit nefb.org or call 402-421-4409.
he exit of fall and entrance of winter is a time to reflect on many things. As farmers and ranchers, the harvest is never the same for us. What is the same is that food production does not end for us when the crops are harvested. Growing crops and raising livestock are a daily endeavors, year-round. This is why Nebraska Farm Bureau has decided to explore another issue around food the food security of all our neighbors. Today we are feeding more people than ever before in the nation and across the world. However, as the population grows exponentially every day, we will be feeding even more. The reality is even as we are able to produce more food, there will also be more hungry neighbors among us. We know that thousands of our Nebraska Farm Bureau members from different backgrounds are supporting their hungry neighbors in a variety of ways. Thats why we thought it was the perfect time to explore the complex, serious issue of hunger. Throughout this year and beyond, we are going to be telling the hunger story through a variety of perspectives from the professionals facing it every day, to the members of our organization who are volunteering to alleviate the issue in their community and most importantly the face of hunger itself. In this edition, we are featuring three people who have unique perspectives on the issue of hunger. The Food Bank of the Heartland and the Food
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Hunger: The Issue of Our Time and All Time
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Hunger is a hidden problem throughout Nebraskas rural communities, said Susan Ogborn, President & CEO of the Food Bank for the Heartland that serves 77 Nebraska counties. For families in rural communities, fewer resources are available. Food Bank for the Heartland is providing assistance to rural communities through the Mobile Pantry program. A mobile pantry is a one-day direct distribution of emergency and supplemental food to families in need. Food is distributed through partnerships between the Food Bank and local civic
and church groups. These groups provide the location and volunteers for the mobile pantries. In the last fiscal year, the Food Bank served more than 22,000 rural families and distributed more than 1.8 million pounds of food through the Mobile Pantry program. To find out more information and learn about how you can help in your area contact: Brian Barks Director of Development and PR Food Bank for the Heartland 402-905-4808 www.FoodBankHeartland.org
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The Food Bank of Lincoln serves 16 counties in southeast Nebraska, and we are increasingly focused on doing a better job in rural communities, said Scott Young, executive director of the Food Bank of Lincoln. According to Feeding America, there are 53,740 people who are food insecure in the Food Banks 16-county service area. Of that group, 18,760 are under the age of 18. In the 15 counties outside of Lancaster County, Young said there are 17,090 food insecure people. Of that group, 6,670 are children under the age of 18.
These groups represent 31 percent of the food insecure population the Food Bank is charged with serving. Young said the Food Bank of Lincoln wants to greatly expand its Mobile Pantry program in the counties they serve. To find out more information and learn about how you can help in your area contact: John Mabry Development Director Food Bank of Lincoln 402-466-8170, ext. 110 www.lincolnfoodbank.org
garry clark
executive director, cuming county economic development corporation
Today, Garry Clark serves as executive director of the Cuming County Economic Development Corporation out of West Point. However, he grew up in Washington, D.C., in public housing and what he calls a drug infested community. Clark has faced the hunger issue in a very real way.
From my personal experience, hunger means lack of fuel. I believe that food nourishment is one of the fundamental necessities of human life and without that basic necessity the human family cannot exist. Growing up and having those meals that I missed at home supplemented by the public school in some ways saved my life. Without the local free lunch meals, I would have failed to function as a student. With that fuel, coupled with determination and drive, I was able to overcome the lack of fuel being provided at home, said Clark.
Citizens can become more engaged by seeking out organizations and communities who need volunteer support to break the cycle of hunger in our lives. I believe farmers and ag professionals must get the word out about the benefits of the food being grown and developed world-wide. We must develop urban/rural relationships to attack the
hunger issue. I didnt learn where that supplemental fuel came from until college. I think it would be beneficial to all if they were aware of the food chain and the very important work of farmers from an early age. The promotion of programs that fight hunger is a true necessity in this battle. To find out more you can also contact: Kerry Hoffschneider Director of Membership Marketing Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation 402-853-4238 kerryh@nefb.org
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COUNTY NEWS
Douglas County Farm Bureau
County Honors Pioneer Farm Families

Douglas County Farm Bureau honored two Pioneer Farm Families at their annual banquet Nov. 5 at Farmer Browns in Waterloo, Neb. To qualify for this distinction, members of the same family must have owned a parcel of land consecutively for at least 100 years. Lawrence Jacobsen accepted the plaque for the Jacobsen family. Other members of the Jacobsen family who still own the land are Robert Jacobsen, Doris Norgard, Gertrude Johansen, Lois Ringo and Susan Jensen. Marvin and Norma Heise accepted the Heise family plaque.
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From left: Steve and Jan Jacobsen, Gertrude Johansen, Lawrence and Joyce Jacobsen, Susan Jacobsen-Jensen and Jim Jensen.
York County Farm Bureau
County Awarded My American Farm Kiosk

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture will be awarding a newly designed My American Farm kiosk to the York County Farm Bureau as a result of the recent My American Farm Photo Challenge, which ran from Sept. 18 through Dec. 1. A team of educators from the county worked together to encourage students to submit photos. Stephanie Miller from Heartland Community School and Dana Hall from McCool Junction Public School submitted more than 150 entries in the photo contest. Educators, families and farmers from across the nation were encouraged to post pictures showing why they love My American Farm, and a photo from York County was randomly drawn to receive this award. The newly designed kiosk awarded includes three iPad learning centers where users can play My American Farm games using the My American Farm app. The My American Farm educational resource is a special project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture made possible through the generous support of the title sponsor, DuPont Pioneer. Visit myamericanfarm.org for more.
North Platte Childrens Museum Ag Savvy Thanks to Lincoln County Farm Bureau
Through a chance meeting at a local Kiwanis meeting, Lincoln County Farm Bureau and the North Platte Childrens Museum teamed up to showcase agriculture through technology to area children. We have a learning barn that tours the county and knew that students are lacking knowledge about agriculture, and wanted to expand our efforts, said Justin Roberts, Lincoln County Farm Bureau member. The North Platte Childrens Museum had a room dedicated to food and agriculture, said Heather Holligan, museum director, but the room didnt have any technology aspects. Lincoln County Farm Bureau had been researching for a long time, about three years, on how we could have a lasting impact to educate children on agriculture, said Sarah Bomark, Lincoln County Farm Bureau president. The touch screen can hold several different games and is easily updated, so it was a great solution to keep the content current and fresh for the kids. The touch screen has become a focus point in the ag room. Kids are in awe and attract like flies to the touch screen. They spend the majority of their time playing the different games and while they are playing they are learning, continued Holligan. It has definitely been worth the wait, said Bomark. The touch screen currently is loaded with the all of the My American Farm interactive games which allow players to learn where food comes from and how those products get from the farm to their dinner plate. The games were produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
and sponsored by DuPont Pioneer. Lincoln County Farm Bureau will also be adding a learning barn to the North Platte Childrens Museum soon to give children a hands on learning experience as well.
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Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti or linguine 8 bacon strips 2 tablespoons butter or oil (optional) 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 3 eggs 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3/4 cup half and half Salt and pepper 3/4 cup sliced ripe or stuffed olives 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, dice strips of bacon and place in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until just crisp. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel. 3. Pour out most of the grease from the skillet and return it to the stove. 4. Add diced onion and minced garlic to skillet. Cook until onion pieces are tender. 5. Add ham to the skillet and continue cooking until the ham is warmed through. Reduce heat. 6. In a small bowl, beat 3 eggs. Add the parmesan cheese and half and half. Stir to combine. 7. When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving a cup or 2 of the pasta water; add pasta to skillet along with bacon. 8. Slowly drizzle in the egg mixture, stirring the pasta the entire time. The sauce will become thick and coat the pasta. Add pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 9. Just before serving, gently stir in olives and parsley. 10. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve. Yield: 6 servings
Meatball Stuffed Biscuits

Ingredients 1 can Pillsbury Flaky Golden Layers biscuits each pulled into 2 pieces 8 frozen fully-cooked Italian style meatballs thawed and cut in half 4 sticks string cheese cut each into 4 pieces each Grated Parmesan cheese Dried basil Dried oregano Garlic powder Marinara sauce Directions 1. Heat oven to 375 F. 5. Add one meatball half and one string cheese piece to each biscuit. Wrap the dough around it and seat the edges. Place the seam side down into a round cake pan. 6. Season the biscuits with basil, oregano, garlic powder and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. 7. Bake uncovered at 375 F until golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes. 8. Warm a bowl of marinara sauce to dip the biscuits. Yield: 2-4 servings
Orange Cashew Chicken

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1-2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 cup salted cashews Hot cooked rice Directions 1. If non-instant rice is being used, begin cooking it before starting the chicken. 2. In a large skillet stir-fry chicken, carrots and celery in oil for 8-10 minutes or until juices in chicken run clear and vegetables are tender. Reduce heat. 3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, ginger, orange juice, honey and soy sauce until blended. 4. Add the sauce to the chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews. 5. Serve over rice. Yield: 4 servings
Salmon Supper
Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 2 pouches (3 oz. each) boneless skinless pink salmon or 1 can (7.5 oz.) pink salmon 1 cup frozen peas 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tube (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large skillet, saut green pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. 3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, milk and soup until blended. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until smooth. 4. Stir in the salmon, peas and lemon juice. Pour into an ungreased 11 x 7 x 2 baking dish. 5. Open crescent dough, but do not unroll it. Cut the roll into eight equal slices. Arrange over the salmon mixture. (Be sure the salmon mixture is piping hot so the rolls will get done on the underside.) 6. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and cooked throughout. Yield: 4 servings
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Quick Pasta Carbonara recipe is a combination of recipes from Taste of Homes Quick Cooking Annual Recipes Cookbook and thepioneerwoman.com with photo by Lois Linke. Meatball Stuffed Biscuits recipe from recipebyphoto.com and photos by Tara Grell, Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation graphic designer. Orange Cashew Chicken recipe from Taste of Homes Quick Cooking Magazine and photo by Linke. Salmon Supper recipe from Taste of Homes Quick Cooking Magazine and photo by Linke.
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DECEMBER 18, 2013
Nebraska Farm Bureau Delegates Take Positions on Tax Reform, Water Funding, Farm Data
Nebraska Farm Bureaus voting delegates reinforced the need for property tax relief adopting a handful of resolutions targeted to lessening the property tax burden on Nebraska farm and ranch families as part of the organizations 96th Annual Convention held Dec. 8-10 in Kearney. Tax reform and relief is still squarely on the minds of our members as we head into the 2014 legislative session, and that was reflected in the delegates discussions at our Annual Convention, said Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson Dec. 11. Delegates adopted resolutions calling for any new sales taxes collected on the final consumption of goods or services to be used to provide property tax relief. Resolutions to modify the state aid to schools formula to provide a per-student base level of funding for all schools also passed the delegate body. The resolution stemmed from concerns that numerous rural schools do not currently receive any state equalization aid. The lack of state support leaves local property taxes to carry the full burden of local school funding and farm and ranch families carry a large portion of that property tax load in rural districts. Outside of tax discussions, delegates reiterated their support for the states Livestock Friendly County program and backed other policy resolutions that would help create opportunities to bring the next generation of farmers back to the farm using livestock as an entry point. Funding for statewide water projects and programs was also a central topic of delegate discussion. Management of Nebraskas water resources is a statewide issue, and we continue to support funding for programs and projects related to water resource development, integrated management, cost-share
Andrew Ward of Cherry County poses a question to the tax sub-committee of State Legislative Policy Committee during discussion on Dec. 10 morning of the delegate session. for conservation programs, research, infrastructure and other water management activities, said Nelson. Delegates reiterated their belief that funding for the water programs should come from a local/state mix and funding for programs should come from broad-based sources of funding. The protection of propriety farm data was also discussed by delegates in the context of the evolution of on-farm technology and farm data collected through the use of that technology. Our members believe farmers should continue to have the right to maintain ownership of data collected on their farms or ranches with the ability to share that data as they so choose, said Nelson. Delegates also adopted policy encouraging the state of Nebraska to seek agreements with bordering states to help ensure that Nebraskas farm truck regulations would be recognized by neighboring states to avoid problems for farmers carrying farm commodities across state lines. Delegates noted their opposition to a little known provision in the federal Affordable Health Care Act that prevents small business owners from receiving a federal health insurance tax credit for family workers covered under the businesses health care coverage.
Marian Beutler of Sheridan County discusses a resolution on the delegate floor Dec. 10.
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Del Ficke, director of membership services, presents Steve Nelson, president, with the quota jacket following the presidential address on Dec. 9. The quota jacket is an award from the American Farm Bureau Federation for exceeding 2013 membership goals.
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Farm Bureau Identifies 2014 State Legislative Priorities

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Nebraska Farm Bureau Re-Elects Two and Elects Three New Board Members
Delegates to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention re-elected district 6 board member Tanya Storer of Whitman and district 7 board member Scott Moore of Bartley to the state board Dec. 12 in Kearney. Storer and her husband, Eric, have a cow/ calf ranch and raise prairie hay on 11,000 acres near Whitman. They are members of the Cherry County Farm Bureau. Moore and his wife, Carla, have a row crop and cow/calf operation near Bartley. They are members of the Frontier County Farm Bureau. The delegates also elected three new members of Farm Bureaus board of directors. Todd Reed of Lincoln was elected to the position of youth at-large. Reed and his wife, Julie, have a custom farming and commercial hay operation near Lincoln. Reed will be chairman of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee during his term on the board. The Reeds are members of the Lancaster County Farm Bureau. The house-of-delegates elected David Grimes of Raymond as the at-large representative on the board. Grimes and his wife, Becky, raise irrigated cash grain and hay near Raymond, but plan on moving their farm to Kearney county near year. They currently are members of the Lancaster County Farm Bureau. Also, delegates elected Leslie Boswell of Shickley to represent district 4 which covers the south central part of Nebraska. Boswell farms with her husband, Ken, and they have a row crop operation on approximately 1,000 acres near Shickley. They are members of the Clay County Farm Bureau. All board members serve three year terms on the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Inaugural Fundraiser

Dec. 9, 2013 Younes Conference Center Kearney, Neb.
The Foundation fundraiser featured a live auction in which a Case-IH Scout was sold to Mark Haskins (right) of Hall County Farm Bureau. John Butler of Case IH presents Haskins with the keys.
Ken Byam of Custer County Farm Bureau shows off his craftsmanship to Doris Olsen of Perkins County Farm Bureau during the silent auction Dec. 9. The barn and accessories have been a yearly donation from Byam.
Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture president, opens the Foundation dinner on Dec. 9 stressing the importance of the new Foundation and the impact that donors dollars make in promoting agriculture literacy in Nebraska.
The Foundations Executive Director Deanna Karmazin thanks fundraiser attendees prior to the start of the evenings festivities. The dinner was a sold-out event and raised more than $60,000 to kick-off the newly formed Foundation.
Deanna Karmazin, executive director, highlights the programs, which are a part of the Foundation including Agriculture in the Classroom, Young Farmers and Ranchers, Ag Promotion, leadership development and scholarships.
Attendees of the Foundation dinner were entertained by hypnotist Steve Meade (right). Hypnotized volunteers took a quick trip to Jamaica. Their plane was flown by Brian Gould. Also on the flight from right are Susan Ladenburger, Dean Seger, Shelly Russell, Sherry Vinton, Stephanie Stedman and Ken Iverson.
Under hypnosis, Shelly Russell of Hall County Farm Bureau was convinced to collect and store $100 bills from the tables which were known to the crowd as dinner napkins.
Rob Robertson (left), chief administrator/secretary-treasurer, presents a check from the now complete 21st Century Fund held by Steve Nelson, president, and Deanna Karmazin, executive director, transferring the funds to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture.
The 2013 Leadership Academy graduation was held during the Foundation dinner. Graduates front row from left are Jamie Keep, Stephanie Hruby, Karah Perdue, Julie Reed and Ryan Ueberrhein. Back row from left are Matt Krenk, Melodie Loostrom, Andy Schmit and Shane Greving.
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DECEMBER 18, 2013
The presidents wives enjoy time together during the Farm Bureau reception Dec. 10. Pictured from left are Shirley Neidig of Madison County Farm Bureau; Elma Nelson of Kearney/ Franklin County Farm Bureau; and Treva Gangwish of Hall County Farm Bureau. Thurston County was recognized as the first county to reach the 100-year mark celebrating their centennial in January 2013. Pictured from left are Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president; Thurston County Farm Bureau attendees Leonard Peters, Naomi Brummund and Michael Albrecht; and Jason Kvols, Nebraska Farm Bureau district 3 director.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation 96th Annual Convention Younes Conference Center Kearney, Neb. Dec. 9-10, 2013
During J. Scott Vernons keynote address, he asked listeners to thank both themselves and each other for their commitment to their communities, state, nation and globe as farmers and ranchers. Photographed are Jena Ziemba (front left) of Dawson County shaking hands with Cheryl Ravenscroft of Cherry County along with Jo and Britt Anderson of Dawson County shaking hands with Courtland and Darlene Roberts of Dixon County in the background. Using their magic wands as assistants to magician Gayle Becwar were Todd Reed, newly elected NFBF youthat-large board member; Becwar; Jordan Dux, director of national affairs; and Kevin Peterson, retiring district 4 director.
Matt Davison, former Husker football player and emcee, addresses the crowd at the annual banquet showcasing how the crossover of values between athletics and agriculture assisted his career.
Nebraska Director of Agriculture Greg Ibach took a moment during lunch Dec. 9 to express the impact of Farm Bureaus grassroots structure and the impact it makes including the expanding number of Livestock Friendly Counties.
Karen Harford of Dundy County places her Century Club pin on her sweater during the membership lunch Dec. 10. Century Club members donate an additional $50 to their membership, which goes back to their County Farm Bureau.
Discussion elevated during the delegate session as Treg Fisher of Harlan County addresses the floor of voting delegates in the background as Naomi Brummond of Thurston County awaits her turn in the front right.
Terri Kessler (left) of Logan County, Tammy Fiechtner of McPherson County and Lou Kresha of Polk County mix business with fun prior to the delegate session Dec. 9.
Magician Gayle Becwar entertained banquet attendees and was assisted by Tanya Storer, Nebraska Farm Bureau district 6 director and Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska vice president and vice chancellor for theInstitute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, for one of his opening card tricks.
Luke and Erin Norman of Dawes County stopped by the Nebraska Farm Bureau booth in the trade show to register for several attendee prizes with Shelley Kurtzer, associate director of membership services.
DECEMBER 18, 2013
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Thank You for Your Service!
Steve Nelson (left), NFBF president, presented three retiring Nebraska Farm Bureau board members with plaques for a recognition of their dedication and service to Nebraska Farm Bureau. Pictured are Shelly Thompson, youth at-large; Kevin Peterson, district 4 director; and Del Ficke, at-large.
Retiring Ag Promotion Committee members Judy Geisler (left), Lou Kresha and Jean Thunker were recognized for their service. They are pictured with Hilary Maricle, Ag Promotion Committee chair.
During the Foundation fundraising event, retiring members of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee were recognized. Pictured from left are NFBF President Steve Nelson; Stephanie and Neil Stedman; Stephanie and Tim Hruby; and YF&R Chair Shelly Thompson.
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Two retiring State Legislative Policy Committee members were recognized Dec. 10. Pictured from left are Brad Lundeen of Adams County; SLPC Chair Mark McHargue; and Joe Kresha of Polk County. McHargue presented them with plaques and a big thank you!
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DECEMBER 18, 2013
Maricle Family Selected as 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award Winners
Brian and Hilary Maricle were honored as the 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients during the 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultures Inaugural Dinner on Mon., Dec. 9. The couple farms near Albion, Neb., in Boone County raising both beef cattle and corn. The Maricles keep family as their top priority balancing a busy schedule with farm life and agriculture leadership. The couple has five children: Austin, Cody, Carson, Cassidy and Kate. Family is the focus of our operation, said Hilary Maricle. We have embraced the challenges weve faced and grown stronger as a family. The Maricles have the love of agriculture in their blood. Both Brian and Hilary were near Albion, and knew they wanted to raise their children on a family farm. The Maricles enjoy having multiple generations on their family farm - embracing the history of their parents and grandparents operations for guidance. However, expansion was necessary to make their dream possible, and the Maricles purchased beef cattle shortly after coming home to farm. Our farming operation has gone through many changes to get to where we are today, said Brian Maricle. The land is one of the largest changes. After we purchased beef cattle, we needed to secure grazing and thus have expanded our acres. The family has expanded the acres in which they raise both corn and cattle. They have also continually expanded their cow/ calf herd and incorporated a feedlot into their operation. Our farming success is measured by ing: Common Ground, 4-H, Ag-Ceptional Womens Conference and much more. The Farm Bureau Achievement Award is designed to recognize young farmers and ranchers who have excelled in their farming or ranching operations and expanded their leadership skills. Contestants are evaluated on a combination of their operations growth and financial progress as well as leadership within Farm Bureau and outside. Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 years are eligible to apply for the award. The Maricles receive an iPad, $500 and an all-expense paid trip to represent Nebraska Farm Bureau at the national competition during the American Farm Bureau Federations Annual Meeting this January in San Antonio, Texas.
The Maricle family was presented with their plaque, jackets, iPad and coffee table books showcasing their farming operation at the Foundation dinner during the NFBF Annual Convention. From left are Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson, Brian Maricle, Cassidy Maricle, Cody Maricle, Hilary Maricle, Kate Maricle, Carson Maricle and Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair Shelly Thompson. small gains each year, allowing for steady growth, said Brian Maricle. Our goal is to improve our ability to operate efficiently and effectively. The Maricles believe the care of the land and animals is the responsibility of their family. The family has faced challenges, such as losing rented land, but the Maricles know that farming is more than crops, livestock and land - they realize that people are what make a successful farm. The Maricles are involved in agriculture with audiences across the U.S. Hilary is a past American Farm Bureau Federation Partner in Leadership and Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture board member. Hilary currently serves as the Nebraska Farm Bureau Agriculture Promotion Committee Chair and is the associate dean of agriculture at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Neb. Brian is the current Boone County Farm Bureau president. The family is also active within other agriculture and community organizations includ-
The Maricle family makes family a priority in their busy schedule with children Austin, Cody, Carson, Cassidy and Kate.
Brian and Hilary Maricle check their cattle herd, which they began when they returned home following graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The Maricles knew they wanted to raise their children on a family farm and have worked to instill values, responsibility and hard work.
Brian Maricle completes accounting and book work for the farm at the familys home south of Albion.
Hilary Maricle examines the corn crop prior to harvest at the families newest addition of land, which includes both a corn field and grazing for their cattle.
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God Made a Farmer/Rancher ... Yes, Thats You!
Friday, January 24
9-11 a.m. Registration Atrium 11 a.m. Lunch Welcome: Steve Nelson NFBF president Speaker: Sallie Atkins 12 p.m. Tours *Children are not allowed on the tours Tour 1: JB Swift USA (must have steel toed boots/shoes to go on this tour) Nova-Tech Tour 2: Case New Holland NE Mushroom Pioneer Tour 3: Syngenta Preferred Popcorn Chief Industries
Saturday, January 25
8 a.m. Discussion Meet 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Trade Show 9-10 a.m. Keynote: A Financial Check-Up Esther Maddux 10-10:30 a.m. Break 10:45-11:45 a.m. Workshops A How to Work with Your Elected Officials Sallie Atkins B Kids, Crops, Sows and Cows Life Happens, Learn to Bounce Susie O C LLCs and Corporations Kelly Hale, Contryman Associates, P.C. 12 p.m. Lunch: Zach and Anna Hunnicutt Farm Bureau 101 1:30-2:30 p.m. Keynote Agriculture: Trends, Topics and Tomorrow Damian Mason
Saturday cont.
2:45-3:15 p.m. Break 3:30-4:30 p.m. Workshops A Raising Grassroots Voices to a New Level of Advocacy Hilary Maricle B Estate Planning Esther Maddux C Social Media Workshop When Country and City Collide Amanda Radke 6:30 p.m. Banquet Speaker: Gov. Dave Heineman, invited Greater Horizon Scholarship Presentation 8 p.m. Entertainment Vegas Night
2014 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference

Midtown Holiday Inn Grand Island, Nebraska January 24-25
5-5:30 p.m. Return from tours 5:30 p.m. Wine Tasting Miletta Vista Winery 6:30 p.m. Dinner Welcome: Shelly Thompson, YF&R chair Farm Bureau Did That Jordan Dux, NFBF Director of National Affairs 8 p.m. Bowling at Westside Lanes
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2014 YF&R CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

You may register by completing this form and sending it to Nebraska Farm Bureau or you may register online at nefb.org!
Name: _____________________________________ Spouses Name: __________________________________ Childrens Names: ________________________________ _________________________________
(if attending the conference)
Midtown Holiday Inn 2503 S. Locust, Grand Island, NE 68801 308-384-1330
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________ Email address: _____________________________________ County: __________________________________ I/We would like to participate in the tours on Fri., Jan. 24 Yes _____ No _____ (Please indicate how many will be participating in the tours.) Tour information in on the back of this form. I/We will be eating lunch with the group at the hotel at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 24 prior to the tours: Yes _____ No _____ (Please indicate how many will be eating lunch.) Tours will begin promptly at 1 p.m. and buses will leave from Midtown Holiday Inn. Buses will return to the hotel at approximately 5:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $80 per adult and $20 per child* prior to Dec. 14 then the fee will be $100 per adult and $30 per child and may be paid by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard and sent to Nebraska Farm Bureau by Jan. 11, 2014.
*(This fee pays for all childrens meals during the conference.)
Total amount of payment: $__________ Indicate form of payment: Check Cash MasterCard Visa Credit card number: _________________________________________ 3-digit security code ______________ Exp. Date ___________________ Signature of Cardholder: ________________________________________ ___ For reservations, please contact Midtown Holiday Inn by Jan. 9, 2014 and identify yourself as attending the Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference. Room rates begin at $82 (plus tax) for single and double rooms. Reservations need to be made by Jan. 9, 2014 to guarantee the group room rate! This form must be returned no later than Jan. 10, 2014 to: Cathy Day, Nebraska Farm Bureau, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501
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Monday, February 10 & Tuesday, February 11
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The Legislative Conference will begin in the Warner Chamber at the Nebraska Capitol with a State Legislative Update, an opportunity to watch the Legislature and visit with your state senator. Monday, February 10 Tuesday, February 11
Teresa Scanlan Miss America 2011
8:30-10:00 a.m. Registration and Transportation Sign-up at Embassy Suites 9:30-10:00 a.m. Registration at State Capitol 10:00 a.m. Welcome, Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau President State Capitol, Warner Chamber 10:10-10:30 a.m. State Sen. Dan Watermeier 10:30-11:00 a.m. State Legislative Update 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Visit with Your State Senator 12:00-12:15 p.m. Return to Embassy Suites 12:15-1:45 p.m. Lunch: Teresa Scanlan, Miss America 2011 2:00-2:45 p.m. TBD 2:45-3:15 p.m. Break 3:15-4:00 p.m. National Issues Update 4:00-4:30 p.m. Issues Q&A 5:30-8:00 p.m. Elected Officials Reception
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Apply Now for Scholarships and Education Loans

Nebraska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for educational loans and scholarships through the Charles Marshall Loan Fund and two additional scholarship programs, Cathy Day, Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture director of events and programs, said Dec. 13. We want to make our members aware of the availability of these programs and encourage them to apply, Day said. CHARLES MARSHALL LOAN The Charles Marshall Loan Fund uses funds contributed voluntarily by Farm Bureau members. These funds are available to worthy individuals enrolled for training in accredited institutions. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee sponsors the loan funding program as a part of its overall program of work. Applicants are able to apply more than once, but new applications are required each year. This year there were two major changes to the loan application the financial statement and County Farm Bureau board form are no longer required. However, the applicants answer to the question to what extent is your training dependent upon this loan will be weighed heavily, Day said. Applications are due July 1, 2014 and are open to all Nebraska Farm Bureau members. KENNETH SCHWARTZ SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship fund was established by the family of the late Kenneth E. Schwartz, who was executive vice president of Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Nebraska at the time of his death in 1987. The Schwartz family has established the following qualifications: Applicants must be juniors or seniors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who are majoring in an agriculture or ag-related program, including agribusiness. Applications may be submitted during the sophomore or junior year. Applicants must have demonstrated satisfactory academic performance during their freshman and sophomore years at UNL. They must be members of a currently paid Farm Bureau family in Nebraska. Neither gender nor rural or urban status is a factor in selection. Applications are due May 31, 2014. GREATER HORIZON SCHOLARSHIP The Greater Horizon Scholarship is awarded to a student ages 18 to 35 who is from a Farm Bureau member-family, plans to study an ag-related field full-time at a college or university, and plans to return to production agriculture. The applicant must demonstrate leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work experience. The deadline for the application is May 1, 2014. Up to two $1,000 scholarships may be awarded. To apply for any of these scholarships, use the forms available on the Nebraska Farm Bureau website at nefb.org, or contact Cathy Day at 800-742-4016 ext. 4750.
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Adams County:3 $500 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; for seniors in Adams and Webster counties, preferably Farm Bureau members; Contact Doug Saathoff at 402-463-8515. Antelope County:2 $250 scholarships awarded; contact Antelope County Farm Bureau at 402-887-4842. Blaine County:2 $200 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members; contact Margie Lloyd at 308-547-0420. Boone County:1 $300 scholarship awarded; applications due April 1; for Farm Bureau members in Boone County; contact Sharon Ketteler at 402-678-2574. Buffalo County:4 $500 scholarships awarded; ag-related field preferred and must live in Buffalo County; applications due April 1; contact Sara Everett at 308-234-2222. Burt County:Up to 6 $500 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Burt County; contact Larry or Kathy Mussack at 402-374-2588. Clay County:2 $250 scholarships awarded; ag-related field; contact Clay County Farm Bureau at 402-469-5033. Cuming County:2 scholarships awarded; 1 for $500; 1 for $300; for Farm Bureau members in Cuming County; contact Dennis Schultz at 402-529-6433. Custer County:Up to 5 $300 scholarships awarded; ag or ag-related field; applications due April 1; contact Ken Byam at 308-935-1820. Dawson County:3 $500 scholarships awarded with preference for ag-related field; Farm Bureau members only; contact Dawson County Farm Bureau at 308-324-4000. Dixon County:2 $500 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Dixon County; contact Martey Stewart at 402-584-2252. Dodge County:1 $500 scholarship awarded; ag-related field; applications due May 1; contact David Saalfeld at 402-652-8678. Douglas County:Must belong to a family that has been a Douglas County Farm Bureau member three years or more; graduate of a Douglas County High School; cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0; application submitted by March 15; contact Douglas County Farm Bureau at 402-991-1433 orelmapoppe@dcfb.omhcoxmail.com. Dundy County:2 $250 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; given to students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of study; contact Dundy County Farm Bureau at 308-423-2223. Frontier County:2 $500 scholarships for Frontier County Youth Ambassador; agrelated field; residents of Frontier County only; contact Frontier County Farm Bureau at 308-367-4350. Hayes County:2 $100 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; contact Hayes County Farm Bureau at 308-286-3431.
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Holt County:Holt County Memorial Scholarship Fund; 2 $500 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau member families; preference to applicants entering an agrelated field; contact Farm Bureau office in ONeill or Atkinson at 402-336-1154. Howard County:1 $500 scholarship awarded; ag-related field and preference to Howard County members; applications due April 13; contact Margie Townsend at 308754-5481. Kearney/Franklin County:A total of $1,000 to Kearney/Franklin county students; ag-related field has priority; contact Kearney/Franklin County Farm Bureau at 308832-2290. Keith County:3 $150 scholarships awarded; must be a Keith County member; contact Sherry Gies at 308-239-4497. Kimball/Banner County:2 $250 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; applications due April 15; contact Beverly Atkins at 308-682-5647. Knox County:6 $250 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Knox County; contact Knox County office at 402-373-4600. Lancaster County:The Lancaster County Farm Bureau Scholarships are administered by Southeast Community College and by the University of Nebraska Foundation for UNL and NCTA. Students who are residents of Lancaster County and/or who graduate from a high school in Lancaster County are eligible for a scholarship. They need to pursue a course of study in agriculture at Southeast Community College or NCTA, or declare a major in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL. Students who are interested in a scholarship need to contact the school they plan to attend. Contact Herschel Staats at 402483-5673. Lincoln County:Kent Boyer Memorial Scholarship administered by Community Foundation to a graduating senior majoring in agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau at 308-534-9694. Lincoln County:2 $500 scholarships awarded; contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau at 308-534-9694. Madison County:2 $250 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Madison County; contact the Madison County Office at 402-371-1520. Merrick County:Up to 3 scholarships awarded; available to Farm Bureau members; contact the Merrick County office at 308-946-3893. Morrill County:2 $300 scholarships awarded; preference to agriculture majors; available to Morrill County members; contact Regina Rhodes at 308-262-0858. Nance County:1 $200 scholarship awarded; ag-related field; applications due April 1; contact Bob McNeff at 308-5362836. Perkins County:$1,000 each year; 2 scholarships of $300 and 1 of $400; must be Farm Bureau member; studying an agrelated field; contact Perkins County Farm Bureau at 308-352-4320. Pierce County:1 $250 scholarship awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Pierce County; contact Pierce County office at 402-329-6284. Platte County:2 $500 scholarships awarded; ag-related field with preference to Platte County members; applications due April 15; contact Stan Rosendahl at 402285-0469. Polk County:2 $300 scholarships awarded; contact Abbie Peterson at 402-7472186. Rock County:1 scholarship awarded; 1 $100 nursing scholarship; contact Loren Ammon at 402-244-5304. Saline County:2 $250 scholarships awarded; ag-related field; must be a Saline County member; contact Pat Hudecek at 402-821-2157. Scotts Bluff County:3 $500 scholarships awarded; applications due April 14; contact Shannon Kampbell at 308-6323082. Sarpy County:1 or more $500 scholarship(s) awarded; applications due July 1; ag-related field; must be a Sarpy County member; can re-apply and extend for 4 years; contact Sarpy County Farm Bureau at 402-339-8778. Saunders County:1 or more $250 scholarship(s) awarded; applications due April 1; ag-related field; must be a Saunders County member; contact Sharon Vermeline at 402-909-2160. Thayer County:1 $500 scholarship awarded; for Thayer County resident with plans to study in ag or ag-related field; deadline is March 1; contact Thayer CountyFarm Bureau at 402-768-6218. Thurston County:2 $250 scholarships awarded; for Farm Bureau members in Thurston County; contact Joel Lamplot at 402-385-2452. Washington County:4 $1,000 scholarships awarded; must be a Washington County member for a minimum of 2 years; deadline is March 15; contact Judy Geisler at 402-654-3685. Wayne County:2 $1,000 scholarships awarded; contact Robert Dowling at 402585-4504 or cell 402-360-3932. York County:1 $500 scholarship awarded; contact Jerry Stahr at 402-3660602.

Nebraska Farm Bureau recently launched a youth membership (see page B8) and five new members attended the Annual Banquet Dec. 10. Pictured from left are University of NebraskaLincoln students Erica Peterson of Waverly, Neb.; Jamie Hanson of Comfrey, Minn.; Audrey Smith of Walla Walla, Wash.; Kinsey Freeman of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Katie Ochsner of Torrington, Wyo.
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Norm Andrews was recognized for his more than 15 years presiding over the delegate session as parliamentarian. Norm passed away last year following a battle with cancer. Accepting the award on his behalf from NFBF President Steve Nelson (far right) were his son, David; his mother, Lucetta; and his wife, Bonnie.
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Congrats to the Top FB-ACT Participants
Committee Makes Tax Reform Recommendations

The Nebraska Legislatures Tax Modernization Committee has issued its final report to the full Legislature. The report acknowledges Nebraskans pay abnormally high property taxes. The report emerged after months of study following the last legislative session, which included numerous public hearings where people from Scottsbluff to Omaha said they paid too much in property taxes. We appreciate the work of the Legislatures Tax Modernization Committee and the efforts of its members to gather statewide public input in preparing its report. The members of Nebraska Farm Bureau continue to believe property tax relief should be at the forefront of tax reform talks and that notion was reinforced by delegates attending our annual meeting Dec. 9-10, Steve Nelson, president of Nebraska Farm Bureau, said Dec. 13. Among the broader property tax recommendations were lowering the taxable value of agriculture land, increasing state aid to schools to reduce the local property tax burden, and consideration for circuit breaker programs that would limit property tax exposure based on household income. Lowering the taxable value of agricultural land is something we encouraged the Committee to consider and are pleased to see included in the report. We will continue to encourage the Legislature to also consider growing its investment in the property tax credit program, which provides direct, unfiltered relief to those who pay property taxes, Nelson said. The Committees report also suggested further review of and analysis should be conducted to determine the appropriate consumer services to be added to the sales tax base. The idea of broadening the sales tax base to include consumer services is one that also deserves further consideration, provided such expansion is in the context of using additional tax dollars for property tax relief, Nelson said. The Committee also recommended that repair and replacement parts for agriculture machinery and equipment should be exempt from sales tax. Outside of property taxes, we do appreciate the Committees interest in removing the sales tax on repair and replacement parts for agricultural machinery and equipment. Such policy would level the playing field by bringing Nebraska in line with tax policies of neighboring states. We look forward to working with the Legislature to provide tax relief for Nebraskas farm and ranch families and all Nebraskans, Nelson said.
The top most active participants in the Farm Bureau Agricultural Contact Team (FB-ACT) who responded to action alerts and contacted their elected officals were reconized during the luncheon Dec. 10. Front row from left are Darleen Tonack of Douglas County, Jean Thunker of Keith County, LaDene Rutt of Deuel County, Erma McGill of Lancaster County and Rosie Sugden of Johnson County. Back row from left are Fred Tonack of Douglas County, Jeff Metz of Morrill County, Wayne Thunker of Keith County, Kent Lorens of Hitchcock County, Bill Lueck of Sherman/Valley County, David Grimes of Lancaster County and Duane Sugden of Johnson County.
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Celebrating Nebraska Farm Bureau Membership

Forty-two County Farm Bureaus achieved quota during the 2013 membership year. Shown below by regional director of membership districts are the representatives of the quota counties.
Central District
Eleven County Farm Bureaus received recognition for achieving quote in the Central District. Pictured from left are Zach Hunnicutt of Hamilton County; Shane Greving of Merrick County; Dennis Dearmont of Garfield County; Robert McNeff of Nance County; Mark Haskins of Hall County; Pat Gabel of Polk County; Steve Wolfe of Buffalo County; Adam Peterson, regional director of membership; Darrel Entz of Custer County; and Ben Keep of Howard County. Not pictured are Blaine and Colfax counties.
Northeast District
Northwest District
Congratulations to nine counties who made membership quota in the Northeast District this year. Pictured from left are Dallas Graham of Cedar County; Joyce Bos of Wheeler County; Courtland Roberts of Dixon County; Shane Greckel of Knox County; Randy Lussier of Dakota County; and Del Ficke, director of membership services. Not pictured are Brown, Madison, Pierce and Rock counties.
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Southwest
Eight Northwest District counties made quota during the 2013 Membership year. Pictured from left are Andy Groskopf of Scotts Bluff County; Wayne Thunker of Keith County; John Ravenscroft of Cherry County; and Mary Crawford of Box Butte County. Not pictured are Logan, McPherson, Sioux and Thomas counties.
Southeast District
Southwest District
Nine counties received the Quota County distinction in the Southwest District. Pictured from left are Dick Neel, regional director of membership; Ken Boswell of Clay County; Darrell Fisher of Frontier County; Nick Ladenburger of Hitchcock County; Tom Schroder of Perkins County; Doug Winz of Harlan/Furnas County; Tom Schwarz of Phelps County; and Kerry Barnes of Dawson County. Not pictured are Chase and Red Willow counties.
Five counties in the Southeast District made quota during the 2013 membership year. Pictured from left are Justine Petsh, regional director of membership; Ken Iverson of Sarpy County; Todd Reed of Lancaster County; Ryan Ueberrhein of Douglas County; Jason Perdue of York County; and Shane Meyer of Gage County.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Names 2014 Leadership Academy Members

Ten farmers and ranchers from across Nebraska have been selected for Nebraska Farm Bureaus 2014 Farm Bureau Leadership Academy. This years theme is Becoming the most influential YOU! The selected farmers and ranchers will begin the program on Jan. 30-31 in Kearney, said Kerry Hoffschneider, director of membership marketing for Nebraska Farm Bureau, Dec. 17. This group of agricultural leaders are already great influencers in their circles. The goal of the academy is to take their already strong, God-given talents and to inspire them to connect their strengths and passions to opportunities of service within the federation and in-turn help positively impact their local communities and the state of Nebraska, Hoffschneider said. Academy members will participate in sessions on entrepreneurial thinking; understanding the county, state and national structure of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation and its powerful grassroots network; policy issues important to agriculture; issue management; relationship building; presenting viewpoints and media/social media. We congratulate this group of diverse individuals and thank them for their willingtravel to Washington, D.C., for visits with Nebraskas Congressional delegation and federal agency representatives. Academy participants are expected to increase their leadership involvement in Farm Bureau upon completion of the program, Hoffschneider said. The 2014 Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy members are: Travis Anderson of Crawford is a member of the Dawes County Farm Bureau. He ranches with his wife, Nancy, and raises cow/calf yearlings and forage crops. Shane Daniels of Mullen is a member of Cherry County Farm Bureau. He and his wife, Kristi, have an Angus cow/calf operation and breed calves to resell. Amanda Fairley of Fairbury is a member of Jefferson County Farm Bureau. She farms with her husband, Dustin, and they operate a custom farming business where they custom apply anhydrous ammonia, custom drill/plant, custom harvest silage and harvest row crops. They farm and raise corn, soybeans and certified wheat. She and her husband are also members of Nebraska Farm Bureaus Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Beth Fisher of Beaver City is a member of Furnas/Harlan County Farm Bureau. She and her husband, Treg, raise alfalfa, corn, milo, wheat and soybeans and have a small herd of breeding cattle. Rebecca Graham of Belden is a member of the Cedar County Farm Bureau. She and her husband, Dallas, raise corn, soybeans and hay. They have a cow/calf herd and finish out feeder cattle. Linda Grosserode of Oakdale is a member of Antelope County Farm Bureau. She and her children raise cattle and chickens and rent out the rest of her land that is used to raise corn and soybeans. Clayton Hergott of Hebron is a member of Thayer County Farm Bureau. He runs about 35 bred female registered Simmental and a few Red Angus. He is a cost accountant for Reinke out of Deshler and is also an auctioneer at the local sale barn. Eric Kamler of Geneva is a member of Fillmore County Farm Bureau. He farms with his parents and they raise seed corn, yellow corn, soybeans and grain sorghum. Additionally, he operates a small seed dealership. Amanda Shuler of Culbertson is a member of Hitchcock County Farm Bureau. She and her husband, Blake, raise alfalfa and cane for cattle feed. They also sell SweetPro protein tubs for cattle. Andrew Ward of Valentine is a member of Cherry County Farm Bureau. He has a small family operation with dryland farm ground, sub-irrigated meadows for hay production and cool and warm season pastures for grazing.
One of the highlights of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy is the September trip to Washington, D.C., during which academy members get the chance to visit with Nebraskas Congressional delegation. ness to step up and out of their comfort zone to learn more about how they can influence their community, state and world for the better, said Hoffschneider. Participants attend two-day seminars in January, Feb. 27-28 in Grand Island, March 27-28 in Lincoln and Aug. 21-22 in LaVista. On Sept. 14-18, the group will
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DECEMBER 18, 2013
Fairley and Stedman Take Home Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
Dustin Fairley of Fairbury was selected as the winner of Nebraska Farm Bureaus 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet, and Stephanie Stedman of Burr was named the recipient of the 2013 Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award. Both awards were given at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultures Inaugural Fundraiser Dec. 9 in Kearney, Neb., held during Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations 96th Annual Convention. Fairley received the top score of four contestants who advanced to the final round of the discussion meet contest. Rather than debating, contestants work to develop a solution to a problem being discussed, building on each others contributions. Competitors in the annual contest must be prepared to speak on any number of agriculture-related topics; the selected question is announced a short time prior to the contest round. Fairley farms with his wife, Amanda, north of Fairbury in Jefferson county. They own a custom farming business, which covers drilling, fertilizing, planting and silage harvesting. Dustin and Amanda also help out with his familys 100 cow dairy farm. Stephanie Stedman was recognized for her ongoing involvement and commitment to agriculture. The Excellence in Agriculture award is designed to recognize young farmers and ranchers for their contribution and involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture. Candidates for the award are judged on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, involvement and participation in Farm Bureau and other civic, service and community organizations. Stephanie and her husband, Neal, are the fifth generation to live on the family farm in Otoe County. Candidates for the awards are restricted to Farm Bureau members ages 18-35. Winners of each award receive $500, an iPad, a Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture fleece jacket and an allexpense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas, in January 2014 to compete in the contests at the national level. Dustin Fairley of Jefferson County won the 2013 Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet contest. Fairly will represent Nebraska in the national competition at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 10-15.
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Farm Bureau members may submit one free Want Ad per month. If there is more than one category mentioned with the Want Ad we will split it into multiple categories, but it must be a combined total of 30 words or less. Ads are used on a space-available basis, subject to approval. Ads exclude real property (permanent structures) such as homes, farms, ranches and businesses. Selling crops or herds of livestock also is excluded. Send typed or printed ads to Want Ads, c/o Kylee Planer, Nebraska Farm Bureau News, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 or email kyleep@nefb.org. If you would like to rerun your ad you must resubmit the ad. Previously submitted ads will not be kept on file. Deadline is the 1st of each month. (No issue in July.) The Want Ad form can be found on our members website (nefb. org/members), login and click on NEWS and then Submit a Want Ad.
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