Co-Hosted by the Bow Creek Watershed and the Bazile Groundwater Management Area
Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference
The first annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference will be held December 17, 2024 at the Lifelong Learning Center at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. This event is co-hosted by the Bow Creek Watershed Project and the Bazile Groundwater Management Project and produced by the LCNRD, LENRD, UENRD, LNNRD, and NeDNR. All farmers and ranchers are invited to attend to learn how other producers are using conservation practices to improve their bottom line while improving water quality.
The focus of the event is to encourage the exchange of conservation production ideas between farmers, ranchers, and supporting agriculture professionals. Farmers make up the majority of the speakers, sharing their experiences, tips, and tricks. Rick Clark from Williamsport, IN will start the day with the keynote address. Focusing on a regenerative soil health management system Rick uses nature to replace costly farm inputs. He will share his journey into organic no-till and the lessons learned along the way. S Jason Mauck, Mitch Hora, Paul Jasa, Roy Thompson, and others will discuss topics ranging from equipment setup, cropping tips, grazing practices, new technology, value-added products, to discussions on how to get paid for conservation. With fifteen breakout sessions you can customize the day to suit your needs. A local farmer panel discussing how to make these ideas work here will wrap up the day.
In addition to great speakers, this is a great chance to network with like-minded farmers and ranchers. Whether you have been implementing conservation practices for decades, just thinking about implementing them or somewhere in between you will find someone in the same situation to discuss these ideas with. Lucky attendees will take home more than just knowledge. Great door prizes will be given at the end of the day!
Thanks to the sponsors of this event, you can register until December 6th for NO COST! A late registration charge of $20 will be collected at the door and online after December 6th. Use the QR code or visit https:lcnrd.nebraska.org to register.
