Nebraska Farm Bureau News - December 2010

NebraskaFarm Bureau NewsDECEMBER 15, 2010

VOL. 28 ISSUE 11

Nebraska Farm Bureau Delegates Oppose Animal Care Restrictionspage 4

10 Ways To Lose Weight After the Holidayspage 6

FB Partners with Willow Creek Meats for American Troopspage 17

Apply Now for Scholarships and Loans from County Farm Bureauspage 21

Celebrating Nebraska Farm Bureau!

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On the CoverFrom left: Dave Petersen, Morrill County; Leif Ander-sen, Clay County; Walter Bond, banquet motivational speaker; and Don and Shan-non Hannappel, Merrick County, celebrate Nebraska Farm Bureau at the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Photos by Tina HendersonPhoto Illustration by Tara Grell

FB Salutes 4-H LeadersNebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska 4-H Founda-tion honored six Nebraska 4-H leaders at Farm Bureau’s state convention in Kearney.

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Making Bread Has Never Been EasierThis month’s recipes include Italian breadsticks, wheat bread and lentil soup.

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Farmers & Ranchers CareMorrill County Farm Bureau members visited classrooms in their county to deliver Farmers and Ranchers Care books.

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VOLUME 28 ISSUE 11 December 15, 2010

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NEBRASKA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Keith Olsen, president (Grant)Steve Nelson, first vice president (Axtell)Rob Robertson, chief administrator/ secretary-treasurer (Lincoln)

BOARD OF DIRECTORSNathan Bartels (Elk Creek) Mark McHargue (Central City)Jason Kvols (Laurel) Kevin Peterson (Osceola)John C. Martin (Pleasanton) Ross Garwood (Amelia)Bruce Stuart (Lexington) Andy DeVries (Ogallala)Sherry Vinton (Whitman) Larry Hudkins (Malcolm)Hilary Maricle (Albion)

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The President’s MessageBy Keith Olsen, PresidentNebraska Farm Bureau Federation®

This month I want to share with you the major points from my annual address to the Farm Bureau voting delegates at our convention in Kearney earlier this

month – because I want to give to you the same call to ac-tion that I presented to our delegates.

As I reflected on the current situation in agriculture, I iden-tified major threats to the livelihood of Nebraska farm and ranch families, including these:

• Animal activist groups such as PETA and the Humane Society of the United States are viewed by the public as more credible on issues of farm animal welfare than are farmers and ranchers; those who work with the animals everyday are seen as too close to the profit motive to be considered trustworthy on food animal care issues.

• The Humane Society of the U.S., the country’s largest animal rights group, is targeting young people and pushing its own version of the “3 Rs” – “Reduce” your use of meat; if you must eat meat, choose meat produced in the “refined” manner dictated by animal rightists; and “re-place” animal proteins with vegetarian options.

• HSUS, PETA and other groups are working hard to limit what you and I can choose to eat, so our diet aligns with their priorities, whether it’s vegetarian/vegan, organic or local.

• The U.S. government continues to drag its collective feet in failing to pass free trade initiatives that are crucial if our U.S. ag products are going to be competitive in the world market.

• EPA continues to pile regulations on farmers and ranch-ers that aren’t needed and often produce little environmen-tal benefit.

• Nebraska continues to value ag land based on its market value, not on what it can produce when used for agriculture, leading to higher property taxes that make it harder for farmers and ranchers to stay in business.

• Nebraska’s state revenue shortfall makes agriculture vul-nerable to higher property taxes if state aid to local subdivi-sions is reduced.

My question to the delegates – and to you – is “Are we going to let these outside forces and influences determine

our choices?” We can sit back, do nothing and just go with the flow. Or, we can take control of the discussion: WE control our future by being involved.

YOU MUST BE INVOLVED!And that’s what I’m calling for: your involvement – in

Farm Bureau, in your community, on government boards – and your action in reaching out to consumers, whether it’s through talks to civic groups, Ag Pen Pals or social media.

I am also calling for your financial commitment: It’s expensive to tell the story of the good care we give our animals and the environment through the media – but we must do it. We must respond in the media because that’s where we are being attacked.

If you’re at that time of life when physically fighting against the threats to agriculture is no longer possible for you, I urge you to be generous with your money. I remember an older Farm Bureau member who said that it was time for the next generation to take over and do the work – but HE would help out with the money. All of us who care about the future of agriculture must help out with the money.

AG ADVOCACY FUNDYour board of directors recently approved establishment

of an Ag Advocacy Fund, to enable Nebraska Farm Bureau to react quickly to assaults on the farmers and ranchers of our state.

We will have details about this for you early next year, about the role you and this fund can play in responding to these threats to family farming and ranching.

If we – you, me, our children and grandchildren – are going to have a future in agriculture for family farmers and ranchers, we will need to be generous with our time and our money.

If we are not, our own failure to be involved will be the biggest threat we face.

A Call To Action

During his speech at the 2010 state convention, President Keith Olsen told the more than 200 farmers and ranchers listening that they need to tell their story to promote and defend Nebraska agriculture.

Recognizing Farmers and RanchersSee photos from the FB-ACT reception.

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Delegates elected five members to the NFBF Board of Directors Dec. 7 in Kearney. Pictured from left are Del Ficke, at-large board member from Seward County; Kevin Peterson, District 4 director from Polk County; Tanya Storer, District 6 director from Cherry County; Shelly Thompson, Youth At-Large director from Dawes County: and Scott Moore, District 7 director from Frontier County.

Farm Bureau Delegates Elect 5 Directors to State Board

Delegates to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Convention in Kearney Dec. 7 elected five members of the organization’s Board of Di-rectors.

Kevin Peterson of Osceola was elect-ed to a second three-year term represent-ing Farm Bureau District 4 in northeast Ne-braska. He and his wife Cassidy grow corn and have a pork production operation. They are members of Polk County Farm Bureau.

Tanya Storer of Whiteman was elect-ed to represent District 6 in north-central Nebraska. She and her husband Eric have a cow-calf operation near Whitman. They are members of Cherry County Farm Bureau.

Scott Moore of Bartley was elected to represent District 7 in south-central Ne-

braska. He and his wife Carla raise cattle and have a row crop operation. They are mem-bers of Frontier County Farm Bureau.

Del Ficke of Pleasant Dale was elected as director at-large. He and his wife Brenda have a row crop operation, grow alfalfa and raise seed stock cattle. They are members of Seward County Farm Bureau.

Shelly Thompson of Whitney was elected as youth at-large member of the board. She and her husband Thorpe raise corn, wheat and hay and operate a feedlot. They are members of Dawes County Farm Bureau.

All terms are for three years. The Ne-braska Board of Directors has 13 members, who must all be farmers or ranchers.

Tim Krause of Custer County Farm Bureau (holding plague) was the winner of the 2010 Nebraska Farm Bureau Discussion Meet competition Dec. 6 in Kearney. Presenting him with the award, a $500 check and a Flip Video camera were Hilary Maricle, NEFB Young Farmers and Ranchers chair, and Keith Olsen, NEFB president. Krause will attend the American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta, Ga., to represent Nebraska in the na-tional competition. Krause has a crop and livestock operation near Mason City.

Custer County’s Tim Krause Wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Tim Krause of Mason City, a member of Custer County Farm Bureau, was selected as the winner of Nebraska Farm Bureau’s 2010 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discus-sion Meet in competition Dec. 6 during the Nebraska Farm Bureau convention in Kear-ney.

Krause had the top score of four contes-tants who advanced to the final round of the competition, which is unique to Farm Bureau. Seven young Farm Bureau members participated in the first and second rounds of the competition. Rather than debating, contestants work to develop a solution to the problem being discussed, building on each other’s contributions. The competition is restricted to members ages 18 to 35.

Competitors must be prepared to speak on any of the five questions used in a given year; the selected question is announced a short time prior to the contest round.

This year’s questions focused on: • how farmers and ranchers can encour-

age agricultural groups to work together for the common good of their industry;

• whether the current level of govern-ment involvement is a net hindrance or a net benefit to agriculture;

• how food movements such as “foodie” and “locavore,” which are focused primarily in urban centers, influence national agricul-tural production and federal programs;

• whether Farm Bureau should influence and encourage all generations of farmers, ranchers and agriculturalists to embrace technological opportunities; and

• whether American consumers will con-sider American agriculture important to their security in the future.

As Nebraska Farm Bureau’s winner, Krause receives $500, a Flip video camera and an all-expense-paid trip to the Ameri-can Farm Bureau convention in Atlanta, Ga., in January to compete on the national level.

Krause raises irrigated corn, soybeans and alfalfa and has a cow-calf operation.

The Staff at Nebraska Farm Bureau Would Like To Wish You and Your Family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


Nebraska Farm Bureau Delegates Reject Restrictions on Food Animal CareVoting delegates to Nebraska Farm Bu-

reau’s 2010 convention said they strongly oppose efforts by animal rights groups to restrict veterinarian-approved animal care practices. “But they are willing to join with other ag groups to consider options such as a state animal care board, to assure the public that food animal welfare is the top priority for the state’s livestock farmers,” Jay Rempe, Farm Bureau vice president/govern-mental relations, said Thursday (Dec. 9).

Animal welfare was one of many issues discussed by delegates at the convention, held Dec. 6 and 7 in Kearney. Policies on state issues adopted by the delegates guide Nebraska Farm Bureau’s legislative program, while national policy resolutions are sent to the American Farm Bureau for its delegate meeting next month in Atlanta.

The delegates urged Nebraska to use an income approach rather than market values to determine valuation of agricultural land. “This is not a new policy. But the sentiment is stronger now, and the delegates pointed out that all of our surrounding states use productivity and income – the question is, ‘Why can’t Nebraska?’” he said.

An income approach is a good way to nar-row down the value of land for its use in ag-

riculture, Rempe said, because it eliminates inflated values that result when ag lands are purchased for such uses as recreation.

CUT STATE SPENDING FIRSTThe delegates also urged the governor

and legislature to look at spending cuts first to balance the state’s budget. If state aid to subdivisions is reduced, he said, local govern-ments would look to the local property tax to make up the difference. Because farm-ers and ranchers need large tracts of land to produce food, the property tax burden falls heavily on them.

The delegates expressed strong oppo-sition to the use of state monies, such as Environmental Trust Fund dollars, for acqui-sition of land or conservation easements. “This puts local farmers in competition with the state, and many times these properties come off the tax rolls – increasing the prop-erty tax burden for farmers and ranchers,” Rempe said.

On national issues, the delegates said they want the next farm bill to continue to move away from traditional farm programs – in-cluding target prices and loan rates – toward more risk management strategies, such as crop insurance. “Farmers continue to need a safety next to protect against catastrophic

occurrences, but they recognize the federal budget pressure to move away from direct payments,” he said.

GIPSA RULES OPPOSEDThe delegates also said they oppose new

rules being proposed for the federal Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Admin-istration’s enforcement of buyer-seller rela-tionships in the marketing of livestock. “The

rules eliminate incentives for producing a premium product and reduce marketing choices and availability of contracts,” Rempe said. “They also create a great deal of uncer-tainty, which opens the door for lawsuits.”

Also on national issues, the delegates expressed strong support for repeal of the new health care law and in particular, new rules for issuing IRS forms 1099, he said.

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Farm Bureau Salutes 4-H Leaders for Excellence

Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska 4-H Foundation honored six Nebraska 4-H leaders Dec. 6 at Farm Bureau’s state con-vention in Kearney. The honored leaders were presented with the Nebraska Farm Bureau Salute to Excellence Award.

Farm Bureau established the award with the Nebraska 4-H Foundation in 2003 “to provide well-deserved recognition to spe-cific individuals and to the more than 11,000 adult 4-H volunteer leaders who give gen-erously of their time to Nebraska 4-H’ers,” said Tina Henderson, Nebraska Farm Bu-reau director of communication services and a member of the 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees. Farm Bureau has endowed the Salute to Excellence awards through 2012.

The Volunteer of the Year Award recog-nizes 4-H leaders with fewer than 10 years of service while the Lifetime Volunteer of the Year Award honors those who have served 10 or more years. Winners in each category receive $500 from Farm Bureau, while those who receive Honorable Men-tions are awarded $250 each.

LIFETIME AWARDThe Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Award was presented to Richard Meduna

of Colon. Meduna currently leads two clubs: the Colon Hustlers Livestock Club and Pis-ton Pushers ATV/Tractor Club. He was a member of these clubs when he was in 4-H as a child. Every year, Meduna helps conduct the 4-H and alumni tractor driving contest at the Saunders County Fair. He has served as beef superintendent and livestock sales superintendent for many years and was instrumental in starting the tractor driving contest at the Fremont District 4-H Fair.

Honorable Mention in the Lifetime cat-egory was awarded to Rosemary Anderson of Guide Rock and Kathaleen Mead of Bur-well. Anderson has been involved in 4-H in Webster County for the past 30 years. She has covered just about every aspect of 4-H and was the poultry and rabbits superinten-dent for many years at the Webster County fair.

Mead has been a 4-H volunteer in Gar-field, Loup and Wheeler County .She has not only been a teacher and coach in help-ing youth sew for the past 30 years, she is always determined to get the fabric and supplies 4-H’er’ need to succeed in making new exhibits each year. Her patience and generosity is always welcomed by 4-H’ers.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARThe Volunteer of the Year Award was pre-

sented to Scott Stuhr of Utica. Stuhr leads the

Get Along Gang 4-H Club in Seward and fo-cuses on having fun at meetings doing GPS, fishing, building rockets, and shooting archery. He coaches the 4-H shotgun program which offers students a place to learn about safe shooting. He also has coached Nebraska’s Re-curve Archery Team. He provides opportuni-ties for 4-H youth to develop skills and helps them develop the ability to think through situ-ations and make positive choices.

Honorable Mention in the fewer-than-10-years category was awarded to Gloria Hanna of Wood River and Kathy Bass of Swanton.

Hanna has been a dedicated volunteer for the Buffalo County 4-H program for the past nine years. She is an organizational leader of the Foothills Drovers Club and has served as a county fair superintendent in the areas of human development, photography, food and most recently, clothing.

Bass has served as an active 4-H volun-teer in Saline County for nine years. She has assisted a local 4-H club throughout the year in many ways, but especially takes the lead role in helping the youth make favors for Senior Citizen dinners.

Meduna and Stuhr will represent Nebras-ka in competition for the National Salute to Excellence awards, at which the winners receive monetary awards to be donated to local 4-H programs of their choosing.

Winners of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Salute to Excellence Award received their hon-ors from Tina Henderson, 4-H Foundation board member (front right) and Keith Olsen, Nebraska Farm Bureau president (front left). Next to Olsen are Scott Hanna of Wood River and Kathy Bass of Swanton; both received honorable mentions as volunteers with fewer than 10 years of service. In the back row from left are Scott Stuhr of Utica, Vol-unteer of the Year; Rosemary Anderson of Guide Rock, honorable mention in the Life-time Volunteer category; and Richard Meduna of Colon, Lifetime Volunteer of the Year honoree. Not Pictured: Kathaleen Mead of Burwell, honorable mention in the Lifetime Volunteer category. The winners received their awards Dec. 6.


Bread Machine Wheat Bread SupremeIngredients13-14 ounces warm water1 3/4 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup honey4 teaspoons vital gluten (this is a must)4 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup wheat bran6 tablespoons ground flax1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions1. Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturer’s recommendations (usually liquids first).

2. Use the wheat setting for a 2-pound loaf.

Yield: 2-pound loaf

Bread Machine Wheat Bread Supreme recipe and photo, Soft Italian Breadsticks photo and Hearty Lentil Soup recipe and photo from Lois Linke, wife of Karl Linke, Nebraska Farm Bureau district director of member services for the southeast.

Soft Italian Breadsticks recipe from Taste of Home’s Quick Cooking Magazine.

WHAT’S COOKING?If you want to submit your own recipes, and photos if you have them, send them via email to [email protected].

Soft Italian BreadsticksIngredients1 cup warm water (70-80 degrees)3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine1 1/2 teaspoons salt3 cups bread flour1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine1 tablespoon (approx.) grated Parmesan cheese

Directions1. In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingedients in order suggested by manufacturer.2. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of wter or flour if needed).3. When cycle is complete, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Cut each portion into 12 pieces; roll each into a 6-inch rope.4. Place breadsticks 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.5. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.6. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.7. Immediately brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.8. These are best when served warm.

Note: Breadsticks are a fun variation to any bread machine recipe. They are a hit with youngsters and oldsters.

Yield: 2 dozen

UPCOMING MONTHSBelow are themes for the coming months!

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January – chocolate, sweet potatoes or heart-healthy foodsFebruary – green or Irish foodsMarch – farm-raised foods for Ag Week

Hearty Lentil SoupIngredients2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons butter6 cups water1 quart diced tomatoes (I used home canned)Approx. 2 lbs. ham shanks3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed3/4 cup pearl barley1 cup carrots, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed (or 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded Swiss chese, optional

Directions1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the celery, onion, and garlic in butter until tender. 2. Add all other ingredients. 3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and barley are tender (about 1 hour). 4. Sprinke each serving with cheese if desired.

Yield: 8-10 servings

10 Ways To Lose Weight After the Holidays

Guilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are 10 simple ways to beat weight gain.

1. Drink water. People often mistake thirst for hunger. So the next time you feel like noshing, reach for water first. Drinking also helps you feel full. Some experts sug-gest sipping water (or iced tea) just before you sit down to a meal. Continue drinking as you eat to add volume and weight to your meal.

2. Set realistic goals. One or two pounds a week maximum is doable. Top weight-loss programs advocate stopping af-ter the first 10 pounds and maintaining that loss for about six months before trying to lose any more.

3. Build in splurges. If you allow your-self to eat whatever you want for two meals out of every 21, you won’t inflict enough damage to subvert your weight loss. And you’ll feel less deprived.

4. Count to 10. Studies suggest that the average craving lasts only about 10 minutes. So before caving in to your urge, set your mental timer for a 10-minute time-out. Use the time to tackle an item on your to-do list; choose one that will give you a sense of accomplishment – and get you out of the kitchen.

5. Eat more often. People who have kept their weight off for more than a few years tend to eat an average of five times a day. Light, frequent meals curb your ap-petite, boost your energy, improve your mood and even speed your metabolism, because the process of digestion itself burns calories.

6. Make weekly resolutions. Don’t try to overhaul your diet overnight. If you make

too many changes at once, chances are you’ll get frustrated and throw in the towel. Instead, make one change, such as eating at least one piece of fruit daily, every week.

7. Start with 10 percent. People who start by focusing on achieving just 10 per-cent of their long-range weight-loss goal may have the best chance of ultimate suc-cess. Losing those first pounds yields the biggest health gains, too, because belly fat is usually the first to come off and is the most dangerous.

8. Spike your meals with salsa. This spicy condiment can stand in for mayo to deliver plenty of flavor without the fat. Mix it with a bit of low-fat yogurt to make tuna salad. Spread it on a burger, or serve it with chicken or fish.

9. Take one-third off. When you eat dinner out, reduce the temptation to clean your plate by setting aside one-third of your meal. Ask the server for a doggie bag and take it home for lunch the next day. Try serving yourself one-third less at home too. This simple tactic could subtract more than 500 calories a day.

10. Go easy on the alcohol. Remem-ber that alcohol is a source of calories. A 12-ounce beer has 150 calories; a 3.5-ounce glass of wine, 85. A margarita packs a big-ger caloric punch. Even worse offenders are creamy cocktails, such as Brandy Alexanders and Mudslides -- equivalent to drinking a rich dessert. The bottom line: If you’re trying to lose weight, stick with water.

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Celebrating Nebraska Farm Bureau Membership

Four Northwest Counties reached quota dur-ing the 2010 Membership year. Pictured from left are: Tim Horn, district director of member services for the northwest district; Robert Sin-nett of Cherry County and Jeff Metz of Morrill County. Sioux and Thomas County Farm Bu-reaus also reached their quotas.

Seven Counties earned the quota county distinction in

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Chase, Phelps and Red Willow Counties

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Eight Central Nebraska County Farm Bureaus were recognized for achieving their member quota in 2010. Pictured in the back row from left are Mark Haskins, Hall County; Don Benner, Merrick County; Jeremy Fiorelli, Custer County; and Zach Hunnicutt, Hamilton County. In the front row from left are Adam Peterson, district director of member services for the central district; Bill Lueck, Sherman/Valley County; John Shires, Buffalo County; and Marvin Coufal, Butler County. Greely County also reachd quota.

Eight counties in the southeast district attained quota during the 2010 membership year. Pictured in the back row from left are Dennis Fujan, Saunders County; John Knapp, Sarpy County; David Grimes, Lancaster County; and Dennis Keil, Cass County. In the front row from left are Gene Bargman, Gage County, Fred Tonack, Douglas County, and Karl Linke, district director of member services for the southeast district. York County also attained its membership quota.

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Central

Southeast

Thirty-two County Farm Bureaus achieved quota during the 2010 membership year. Listed below by field staff district are the representatives of the quota counties.

Congratulations to five Counties that achieved membership quota in the Northeast District this year. Pictured from left are: Clark Kinnison, dis-trict director of member services for the northeast district; Ellis Schrunk of Wheeler County; Gerilee Fuchtman of Knox County; and Richard Lentz, Cedar County. Boyd and Keya Paha Counties also reached quota.

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Kaleb Christofferson likes to read and enjoyed the “Farmers and Ranchers Care for their Animals” book written by the Kansas Farm Bureau. First-graders in both Bridgeport and Bayard schools received a copy of the book courtesy of the Morrill County Farm Bureau.

First grade students listen intently as Jeff Metz (standing left) and Barry Stuart of Mor-rill County Farm Bureau talk about the crops they grow and the animals they raise on their farms and ranches in Morrill County.

For members of the Morrill County Farm Bureau, it was interesting to learn that of 34 first graders at Bridgeport Elementary School, only six children live on a farm or ranch. That fact reinforced efforts by mem-bers to purchase and distribute a book pro-duced by the Kansas Farm Bureau called “Farmers and Ranchers Care about their Animals.”

“We bought 100 copies of the book and headed to the two county school districts, Bridgeport and Bayard. After the superin-tendent and principals of the school looked the book over, they agreed it could be dis-tributed to first graders in the school sys-tem,” Jeff Metz, Morrill County Farm Bureau president, said Dec. 13.

On Nov. 24, the day before Thanksgiv-ing, Metz, Jeff Pohl and Regina Rhodes, all of Morrill County Farm Bureau, headed to the classroom in Bridgeport to help

students understand that the food they eat comes from the farm or ranch, not the grocery store. Metz and Barry and Donna Stuart, also of Morrill County, at-tended the Bayard Schools presentation on Dec. 9.

“It’s so important to help children make the connection about where their food comes from, especially before you sit down with your family to eat a big meal holiday meal. All that food table is pro-duced with care from a farmer or ranch-er,” Metz said.

The farmers and ranchers also gave the students hands-on experiences from their farms and ranches.

“We passed around a Baggie of wheat, corn and dry edible beans and explained what is made with these crops. These stu-dents have never touched wheat, corn or dry edible beans and (didn’t know) that

these crops were all grown right here in our area. It helped them have a better un-derstanding that the bread we eat is made with the wheat we grow right here in Morrill County,” Metz said.

The visit was a big hit with students and teachers and the group was asked to visit again next year.

“The best part of this visit were the ques-tions first graders ask, like ‘Who feeds your cows when it gets cold?’ If we can explain what we do on our farms and ranches and how we take pride in caring for our animals, it may help down the road dispel myths they or their parents might have about Nebraska farmers and ranchers,” Metz said.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau honored the State Fair Board with its Silver Eagle Award Dec. 7. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Keith Olsen (back left) presented the Silver Eagle award to several members of the State Fair Board. In the back row from left are Jo-seph McDermott, state fair executive director; Beth Birnstihl; Doug Brand; and Marvin Rousey. In the front row from left are Jana Krueger and Sallie Atkins, board chair. Olsen cited the highly successful work of the State Fair Board to move the Nebraska State Fair from Lincoln to Grand Island.

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• Require involvement of several Farm Bureau departments and organizational re-sources to implement plans addressing the issue.

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• Protect agriculture’s interests in water use, water management and compliance with interstate compacts, and seek broad-

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• Work to maintain existing budget lids and property tax levy limits on local govern-ments. Work to maintain sales tax exemp-tions critical to agriculture.

• Seek to safeguard state budget items of importance to agriculture from dispro-portionate budget cuts, particularly cuts which could result in higher property taxes.

• Assure assessed values for agricultural land reflect the land’s value in an agriculture use.

• Protect the integrity of the Highway Trust Fund from diversion to other uses and seek additional funding for roads con-struction and maintenance as supported by NEFB policy.

• Advocate for reform in the use of state monies in regard to the acquisition of land or conservation easements for preserving natural areas or habitats.

• Work to defend the property rights of agricultural landowners and protect farmers and ranchers from undue regulatory bur-dens. Visit www.nefb.org


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Don Batie of Dawson County stands up to discuss the conservation easement resolu-tion on the delegate floor Dec. 7.

The last time Duane Smith of Kimball/Banner County was at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting was in the middle 1980s. He looks over the agenda before the convention started on Dec. 6. Wel-come back Duane!

Ellen Hellerich (left), Agriculture in the Classroom coordinator, shows Mildred Bartels of Pawnee County and Dorrine Liedman of Wayne County the do’s and don’ts of what is healthy to eat at a fast food restaurant.

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During the NEFB Trade Show Dec. 6, Wayne Thunker of Keith County (right) talks with Anderson Ford representative Larry Zim-merman about the deals Farm Bureau mem-bers can get on a Ford car or truck at An-derson Ford in Lincoln and Grand Island.

Suzi Hayden of Douglas County examines a silent auction item during the trade show Dec. 6.

Jeremy Fiorelli of Custer County talks with logger Bruce Vincent after Vincent’s keynote presentation Dec. 6.

Walter Bond gave a delightful and memo-rable presentation during the Annual Ban-quet Dec. 7.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee member Ryan Weeks of Adams County makes a new hat for fellow commit-tee member Matt Schwartzkopf of Keith County on Dec. 6.

Rosalie Lippincott of Merrick County (left), and her good friend Treva Ganwish of Hall County enjoy a laugh and the posi-tive message Dec. 7 from Annual Banquet speaker Walter Bond.


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John Dvoracek of Howard County (left) and Don Hannappel of Merrick County learn more about Wind Energy during a workshop on Dec. 6.

After 27 years as the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program’s statewide coor-dinator, Ellen Hellerich is retiring March 31. As a surprise, Eric Brown, president of the Nebraska Foundation for Agricultural Awareness, presented Hellerich and her husband Gary with a trip to the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Hawaii in 2012. The trip is a gift from NFAA and Nebraska Farm Bureau Services, Inc.

The ice cream may be gone but that doesn’t stop YF&R Committee members Dustin Ladenburger of Hitchcock County and Zach Hunnicutt of Hamilton County from getting every last bit.

During the Annual Banquet Dec. 7, Ne-braska Gov. Dave Heineman received a standing ovation from Nebraska Farm Bureau members when he talked about protecting animal agriculture from animal rights organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States.

Thayer County Farm Bureau voting delegates Jeremy Heitmannn (left) and Andrew Schmidt listen to debate on a resolution dealing with direct payments on the delegate floor Dec.7.

Josh and Teryl Andersen of Clay County brought all four of their children to this year’s Nebraska Farm Bureau annual meeting and a good time was had by all! Pictured are Elsa, 2; Ingelise, 4; Grethe, 11 months; and big brother Leif, 7.

Big brother Caleb Peterson, 6, and little brother Braylon, 3, take a closer look at the elephant and lion statues at the Kearney Holiday Inn Dec. 6. The boys’ parents are NEFB Board member Kevin Peterson and his wife Cassidy of Polk County.

NEFB Second Vice President Mark McHargue (left) and his wife Judy, along with other audience members, enjoyed the Annual Banquet and the Walter Bond motivational pre-sentation Dec. 7.

Discussion Meet participant Katie Olsen of Brown County (left) listens as Ryan Sonderup of Nance County delivers his point during the finals of the 2010 Discussion Meet Dec. 6.


FB-ACT ReceptionDec. 7, 2010 • Kearney Holiday Inn • Photos by Tina Henderson

Greg Senkbile (left), Merrick County

Farm Bureau, walks and talks with

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman and

Jeff Metz, Mor-rill County Farm Bureau member,

after the FB ACT reception Dec. 7.

Ryan Weeks, of Adams

County (right),

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during the FB Act Recep-tion at the Nebraska

Farm Bureau Convention in Kearney.

NEFB Board Member Kevin Peterson and his wife Cassidy of Polk County visit with State Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton (center). The FB Act Reception was a great op-portunity for Farm Bureau members to get together with their state senators.

Keith County Farm Bureau members Wayne Thunker (left) and his wife Jean, and NEFB Board Member Andy DeVries visit with their state senator, Ken Schilz of Ogallala (right).

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman addressed more than 100 people at the FB Act Recep-tion Dec. 6. He told the crowd that their involvement in the political process makes a difference and when Nebraska Farm Bureau speaks, people listen.

Kent Lorens of Hitchcock County (left) and Loren Ammon of Rock County enjoy their double glasses of punch at the FB Act Reception Dec. 6.

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“Beef jerky is one of the most-requested items for gift packages from our service mem-bers overseas,” Cal Siegfried, vice president of marketing for Willow Creek Meats, said Dec. 13.

Last year Heartland Cattle Company of Mc-Cook, owned by Patsy Houghton, delivered beef to Willow Creek and asked that it be made into jerky for service members overseas. Houghton worked with Rear Admiral Carol M. Pottenger, who has thousands of troops under her com-mand, to get the jerky to the troops. That was the start of “Beefin’ up Our Heroes.”

TOUCHED BY TROOPS“Just about everyone in the state has either a

relative or friend who serves in the armed forc-es. Since Nebraska Farm Bureau is a statewide organization, it can reach people from urban population centers to rural communities about this effort,” Siegfried said.

Each package of beef jerky has a sticker thanking troops for their service and all of the sacrifices they are making to protect our country, Roger Berry, Farm Bureau’s vice presi-dent/member services, said Dec. 13.

Nebraska Farm Bureau has contributed $500 to kick off

the campaign. “Nebraska Farm Bureau wants to give back to our service men and women for the sacrifice they make for our country. What better way to say thanks than with a package of beef jerky?” he said.

Nebraska Farm Bureau will collect the money needed to buy and ship the jerky. The cost of one 3-ounce bag of beef jerky is $4.75 and includes the shipping cost.

SHIP BY APRIL 2011“We are asking not only our County Farm

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We want to hear from you! Send us the names, ranks and duty assignments of family members who are service men and women overseas, and we will publish their names in Ne-braska Farm Bureau News. Although we cannot send beef jerky to a specific service member, this effort is to honor troops who are relatives or friends of Farm Bureau members. Nebraska Farm Bureau supports the efforts of our armed forces worldwide, Berry said.


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The academy is a series of seminars designed to develop and retain leaders for County Farm Bureaus and the state organization, Roger Berry, academy co-ordinator and vice president of member services for Nebraska Farm Bureau, said Dec. 13.

“The academy curriculum focuses on the opportunities for leadership within Farm Bu-reau and the opportunity to influence pub-lic policy through a Farm Bureau leadership role, both at the county and state level,” he said.

Academy members will participate in sessions on entrepreneurial thinking, un-derstanding the county/state/national structure of Farm Bureau and its grass-roots policy process, policy issues impor-tant to agriculture, issue management, re-lationship building, presenting viewpoints and media training, including use of social media.

Participants attend two-day seminars in January, February, March and August. In Sep-

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The 2011 Farm Bureau Leadership Academy members are:

Brian P. Bres-nahan of Bene-dict is a member of Polk County Farm Bureau. He and his wife Jan own an independent crop consulting business.

Brian Carpenter of Plainview is a member of Antelope County Farm Bureau. He is part of a diversified family farm and fo-cuses on corn and soybean production. He also works for a local trucking company.

John D. Dietrich of Leigh is a mem-ber of Platte County Farm Bureau. He owns Suffolk breeding ewes and owns Black Angus

cattle jointly with his father. The Dietrichs also have pasture and alfalfa.

Lisa M. Eggerling of Milford is a member of Seward County Farm Bureau.

She and her hus-band Gregg have row crops, hay and a small cattle herd. They also run a cus-tom hay operation.

Dustin Fairley of Fairbury is a member of Jefferson County Farm Bu-reau. He has a small farm and a custom farming business.

Timothy A. Gillett of Harri-son is a member of Sioux County Farm Bureau. He is part

of a family ranching operation that includes yearlings and hay production.

Shane Greckel of Bloomfield is a member of Knox County Farm Bureau. He owns and operates a farm and livestock operation and a computer business, and assists his father with his crops and live-stock.

Tessa A. Hangs of Palisade is a mem-ber of Hitchcock County Farm Bureau. She is part of a family operation that includes

dryland and irrigated crops and cow/calf pairs.

Karen Harford of Haigler is a mem-ber of Dundy County Farm Bureau. She is a ranch hand for a family member who rents her pasture ground, helping with haying and working cattle.

Tim Krause of Mason City is a mem-ber of Custer County Farm Bureau. He rais-es irrigated corn, soybeans and alfalfa, has a cow-calf operation, and manages a feed and fertilizer operation in Ansley.

Andrew Langemeier of Fremont is a member of Dodge County Farm Bureau. He works for a farm real estate manage-ment service and helps his father with the family’s corn and soybean operation.

David L. Murman of Glenvil is a member of Adams County Farm Bureau. He and his wife Kathy are partners with his brother in a corn and alfalfa operation and a dairy operation with registered Holsteins.

Tracy M. Neidig of Madison is a member of Madison County Farm Bureau. Her family raises corn, soybeans and alfalfa and has a herd of purebred Simmental cow/calf pairs.

Mallory L. White of Scotia is a mem-ber of Sherman-Valley County Farm Bureau. She and her husband Randy are part of a diversified family farming and ranching op-eration that includes commercial cows and yearlings.

One of the highlights of the 2010 Nebras-ka Farm Bureau Leadership Academy was the September trip to Washington, D.C.


It’s Dec. 26, the Christmas party is over and all the guests have gone back to their homes. Now is the time to think about packing up all the decorations, including lights and ornaments.

“The most im-portant question that comes to mind is regarding the safe disposal of the Christmas tree after the holidays,” said Don Spilker of Spilker’s Pin-eridge Tree Farm near Lincoln. He is a member of the Lancaster County Farm Bureau, sits on the board of the Nebraska Christ-mas Tree Growers Association and represents Nebras-ka on the National Christmas Tree As-sociation.

Spilker doesn’t recommend just throwing the tree away. The best thing is to recycle it!

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for more information about local recycling efforts,” Spilker said.

If you don’t have any such option in your area, Spilker offers the following tips.

You can make a bird shel-ter out of your Christmas tree. Keep the Christ-mas tree in its stand and place it outdoors. The birds will get a safe haven, which will provide them protection from wind and cold. You can

throw your Christmas tree into your pond; it will make a great habitat for fish. The branches

of a Christmas tree can be re-moved, chipped and used as mulch in the garden.

You can also cut up the trunk of the tree and use it as firewood.

This is a reprint from the Nebraska Farm Bureau News December 2009 issue.

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Keith Olsen proudly holds the

American Farm Bureau Navigator Award presented

to Nebraska Farm Bureau for

achieving a 2.5 percent gain in membership in

2010.

“Off with the old and on with

the new.” Roger Berry (left),

vice president/member services,

helps Farm Bu-reau President

Keith Olsen with his new mem-bership Quota

Jacket. Nebraska Farm Bureau exceeded its

membership goal of 51,451 and

reached 53,175 members.

Apply Now for Scholarships and Education LoansNebraska Farm Bureau is accepting appli-

cations for education loans and scholarships through the Charles Marshall Loan Fund and two scholarship programs, Cathy Day, director of special programs, said Dec. 13.

“We want to make our members aware of the availability of these programs and en-courage them to apply,” she said.

CHARLES MARSHALL LOANSThe Charles Marshall Loan Fund uses

funds contributed voluntarily by Farm Bu-reau members. These funds are available to worthy individuals enrolled for training in accredited institutions. The Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee sponsors the loan fund program as a part of its overall pro-gram of work. Applicants are able to apply

more than once, but new applications are required each year.

“There were two major changes to the loan application this year: the financial state-ment and County Farm Bureau Board form are no longer required. However, the ap-plicant’s answer to the question ‘to what extent is your training dependent upon this loan’ will be weighed heavily,” Day said.

Applications are due May 1, 2011. The program is open to all Farm Bureau mem-bers.

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 these qualifications: Applicants must be juniors or seniors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who are majoring in an agricultural or agricultural-related program, including agribusiness. Applications may be made during the sophomore or junior year. Applicants must have demonstrated satis-factory 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, 2011.

GREATER HORIZONThe Greater Horizon Scholarship is

awarded to a student aged 18 to 35 who is from a Farm Bureau member family, plans to study an agriculture-related field full-time at a college or university, and plans to return to production agriculture. The applicant must demonstrate leader-ship potential through extracurricular ac-tivities and work experience. The dead-line for the application is March 31, 2011. Up to two $1,000 scholarships may be awarded.

To apply for any of these programs, use the forms available on the Nebraska Farm Bureau website at www.nefb.org, or contact Cathy Day at 800/742-4016 ext. 4750.

County Farm Bureau Education ScholarshipsAdams County: 3 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; $500 each; For seniors in Adams and Webster counties, prefer-ably Farm Bureau members; Contact Kristi Weeks: 402/469-5275.

Antelope County: 2 scholarships award-ed; $250 each; Contact county office: 402/887-4842.

Blaine County: 2 $200 scholarships awarded; For Farm Bureau members; Con-tact Margie Lloyd: 308/547-0420

Boone County: 1 scholarship awarded; $300; Applications due April 1; For Farm Bureau members in Boone County; Contact Sharon Ketteler: 402/678-2574.

Buffalo County: 4 scholarships awarded; $500 each; Ag-related field preferred and must live in Buffalo County; Applications due April 1; Contact Sara Everett: 308/234-2222.

Burt County: Up to 6 scholarships award-ed; $500 each; For Farm Bureau members in Burt County; Contact: Larry or Kathy Mussack: 402/374-2588.

Clay County: 2 scholarships awarded; Ag-related field; $250 each; Contact Clay County Farm Bureau: 402/469-5033.

Cuming County: 3 scholarships award-ed; For Farm Bureau members in Cuming County; Contact Dennis Schultz : 402/529-6433.

Custer County: Up to 5 $300 scholar-ships awarded; Ag or Ag-related field; Ap-plications due April 1; Contact Ken Byam: 308/935-1820.

Dawson County: 3 scholarships award with preference for ag-related field; $500 each; Farm Bureau members only; Contact Dawson County Farm Bureau: 308/324-4000.

Dixon County: 2 scholarships awarded; $500 each; For Farm Bureau members in Dixon County; Contact Martey Stewart: 402/584-2252. Dodge County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; Ag-related field; Applications due May 1; Contact Vo-Ag Instructor/Guid-ance office or Dodge County Farm Bureau: 402/721-7133.

Douglas County: 4 scholarships awarded; $2,000 each; Due date is April 1; Ag-related field; Must be a Douglas County member; Contact Douglas County Farm Bureau: 402/493-5900.

Dundy County: 2 scholarships awarded to Farm Bureau members only; $250 each; Given to students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year;

Contact Dundy County Farm Bureau: 308/423-2223.

Frontier County: 2 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; 1 @$250 and 1 @$500; Residents of Frontier County only; Contact Frontier County Farm Bureau: 308/367-4350.

Hayes County: 2 scholarships award-ed to Farm Bureau members only; $100 each; Contact Hayes County Farm Bureau: 308/286-3431.

Howard County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; Ag-related field and preference to Howard County members; Applications due April 13; Contact Margie Townsend: 308/754-5481.

Kearney/Franklin County: One to each high school for a total of 4; $200; Ag-related field has priority; Contact Kearney/Franklin County Farm Bureau: 308/832-2290.

Keith County: 3 scholarships awarded @ $150 each; Must be a Keith County mem-ber; Contact Sherry Gies: 308/239-4497.

Kimball/Banner County: 2 scholarships awarded for ag-related field; $250 each; Ap-plications due April 15; Contact Beverly At-kins: 308/682-5647.

Knox County: 6 scholarships awarded; $250 each; For Farm Bureau members in Knox County; Contact Knox County Office: 402/373-4600.

Lancaster County: Scholarship program changes pending; Contact Cortney Potter: 402/217-4659, please leave message.

Lincoln County: Kent Boyer Memorial Scholarship to graduating senior majoring in

agriculture; Applicants must demonstrate fi-nancial need; Contact Lincoln County Farm Bureau: 308/534-9694.

Madison County: 2 scholarships awarded; $250 each; For Farm Bureau members in Madison County; Contact the Madison County Office: 402/371-1520.

Merrick County: Up to 3 scholarships awarded; Available to Farm Bureau mem-bers; Contact the Merrick County office: 308/946-3893.

Nance County: 1 scholarship awarded; $200; Ag-related field; Applications due April 1; Contact Bob McNeff: 308/536-2836.

Perkins County: $1,000 total each year: this year 2 scholarships of $300 and 1 of $400; Must be Farm Bureau member; Ag-related field; Contact Perkins County Farm Bureau: 308/352-4320.

Pierce County: 1 scholarship awarded; $250; For Farm Bureau members in Pierce County; Contact Pierce County Office: 402/329-6284.

Platte County: 2 scholarships awarded; $500 each; Ag-related field with prefer-ence to Platte County members; Applica-tions due April 15; Contact Stan Rosendahl: 402/285-0469.

Polk County: 2 scholarships award-ed; $300 each; Contact Abbie Peterson: 402/747-2186.

Rock County: 1 scholarship awarded; 1 $100 Nursing Scholarship; Contact Loren Ammon: 402/244-5304.

Saline County: 2 scholarships awarded;

$250 each; Ag-related field; Must be a Saline County member; Contact Debbie Lorenz: 402/826-4028.

Scotts Bluff County: 3 scholarships awarded; $500 each; Applications due April 14; Contact Sandra Burkey: 308/635-7376.

Sarpy County: 1 or more scholarships awarded; $500; Applications due July 1; Ag-related field; Must be a Sarpy County mem-ber; Can reapply and extend for 4 years; Contact Sarpy County office: 402/339-8778.

Saunders County: 1 or more scholar-ships awarded; $250; Applications due April 1; Ag-related field; Must be a Saunders County member; Contact Sharon Verme-line: 402/443-3205.

Thayer County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; For Thayer County resident with plans to study in ag or ag-related field; Due date is March 1; Contact the Thayer County office: 402/768-6218.

Thurston County: 2 scholarships award-ed; $250 each; For Farm Bureau members in Thurston County; Contact Joel Lamplot: 402/385-2452.

Washington County: 4 scholarships awarded; $1,000 each; Must be a Washing-ton County member for a minimum of 2 years; Due date is March 15; Contact Judy Geisler: 402/654-3685.

Wayne County: 1 scholarship awarded; $1,000; Contact Donald Liedman: 402/585-4725.

York County: 1 scholarship awarded; $500; Contact York County Farm Bureau: 402/362-3606.

Nebraska Farm Bureau is accepting applications for scholarships for students needing assistance in paying for college.


Friday, Jan. 2111:30 a.m. Luncheon with guest speaker Gov. Dave Heineman

1:00 p.m. Tours – choice of one tour A. Sunny Side Farms, Prairieland Dairy, Glacial Till Winery B. Memorial Stadium & UNL Athletic Department, Nebraska Capitol, Empyrean Brewery & Ivanna Cone (tentative)

6:30 p.m. Banquet with guest speaker Will Gilmer, American Farm Bureau Federation YF&R Chair

8:00 p.m. Pitch Tournament and Karaoke

Saturday, Jan. 228:00 a.m. Discussion Meet

9:00 a.m. Keynote – Michele Payn-Knoper “Celebrating the People, Promise and Passion of Agriculture” This program encourages the audience to celebrate their unique role in agriculture and what’s special about rural America. You will learn: The real promise of agriculture and how it can impact the world. The power of your personal passion. Leveraging trust in the ag industry to protect your bottom line. Heartwarming stories about the human side of the agrifood business.

10:00 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Workshops A. Dr. Darrell Mark, UNL - Agribusiness Management This session will provide insight in managing your operation. B.JordanDux,NEFBNationalAffairsCoordinator National Issues Update on the issues that are important to ag producers.

11:45 a.m. Luncheon with guest speaker Rob Robertson, NEFB Chief Administrator

1:00 p.m. Keynote – Michele Payn-Knoper “Farming Your Online Community: Social Networks and Beyond” Does the buzz about Facebook, LinkedIn, blogging, Ning, Twitter, YouTube and other online communities really matter to agriculture? Absolutely! Michele will explain 110 million reasons why you need to be engaged with social networking. This is a very interactive session!

3:00 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m. Workshops A. Aaron Broz, McCook National Bank – “Investment Strategies” – This session will help you be more informed in handling your investments. A great session for beginner and for seasoned investors alike. B. “Animal Welfare Forum” – Craig Head, NEFB; Willow Holoubek, A-FAN; Dr. Robin Dishman, Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln and large animal vet (TBD)6:30 p.m. Banquet with guest speaker John Cook, UNL volleyball coach Greater Horizon Scholarship presentation Hilary Maricle, YF&R Chair

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Hilary Maricle, Young Farmers

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her report to Farm Bureau

members during the Awards and

Recognition program on

Dec. 6.

Erma McGill of Lancaster County, chair of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Ag Promotion Committee, receives the American Farm Bureau Foundation’s Challenge Award from NEFB President Keith Olsen. The award is given to Farm Bureau committees (national, state or county) or other groups when each member of the group donates at least $25 to the foundation. McGill received the award after presenting her committee report to Farm Bureau members during a luncheon on Dec. 6.

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Free Want Ads for Farm Bureau MembersFarm Bureau members may submit one free Want Ad of 30 words or less per month. Ads are used on a space-available basis, subject to approval and run one issue only. Ads exclude real property (permanent structures) such as homes, farms, ranches and businesses. Selling herds of livestock also is excluded. Send typed or printed ads to Want Ads c/o Natalie Friesen, Nebraska Farm Bureau News, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 or email [email protected]. Deadline is the 1st of each month. (No issue in July.)

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FARM EQUIPMENTFOR SALE: Diamond D 24’ x 7’ stock trailer with near-new tires, $2,100 or best offer. Call Stapleton, 308/636-2469.

FOR SALE: three Chief 1000 bu bulk tanks, one Chief 8 ton bulk tank, and 2000 gal liq-uid tank, pump, shut offs. Call Comstock, 308/880-3333 or 308/628-4136.

FOR SALE: new 16’ wood feed bunks, 32 inches tall by 3’ wide, $200, 10 foot bunks, $160. Call Schuyler, 402/615-1735.

FOR SALE: 7 Osborne feed-ers, 71/2 bu, 5 Moore feed-ers, stainless steel. Call Allen, 402/945-2485.

FOR SALE: Case 1845 skid loader, under 3,000 hrs (1989 yr), comes with tooth bar for bucket and forks, diesel, asking $9,000. Call Hastings, 402/469-4181.

FOR SALE: 3 Gehl silage wagons, always shedded, in good condition. Call Tobias, 402/243-2363 (day) or Milli-gan, 402/629-4207 (evenings).

FOR SALE: 1992 Case IH 1680 combine, ser #117638, Cummins engine, new tires, extended bed, 3,631 engine hours. Call Utica, 402/534-4301.

FOR SALE: 700 John Deere mixer grinder, in good shape, with scale. Call North Platte, 308/520-1736.

FOR SALE OR TRADE: John Deere diesel tractor, 40-10, good condition, looking to buy

New Holland Ford tractor, #8600 with Farmhand #3226. Call Hershey, 308/532-0544.

FOR SALE: BTS, blow grain tracks, they bolt on skid steer standard hubs, 18 in wide, fit many makes and models, make offer. Call Sargent, 308/215-0124.

FOR SALE: 2007 Hyundai wheel loader with 3 yard bucket, 2007 Hyundai 55,000 lb. excavator with hydraulic thumb, 500 hrs, Ford LT 9000 dump truck with 16’ hot box. Call Wayne, 402/375-1634.

WANTED: JD 420, 400 or 318 in any condition, near Council Bluffs. Call 402/490-2168.

VEHICLESFOR SALE: 2002 Dodge van, maroon, one owner, new tires, 140k miles, excellent condi-tion, $5,500/offer, 2 mi. north, 1 mi. west of Grand Island. Call Grand Island, 308/382-5838 or 308/390-4300.

FOR SALE: 2001 Ford F-250,

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FOR SALE: 1991 Chevy Sub-urban, half ton, 350 automatic, 2WD, sharp looking red and silver exterior, red interior, well cared for, always garaged, 226,000 miles but you would never know it, $950. Call Greeley, 308/391-2422.

FOR SALE: 1952 Studebaker, Champion, four doors, all original, 500 miles since resto-ration, black in color, $15,000 firm. Call Lincoln, 402/466-7026, and leave message.

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