Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding Appointment of Mike Jacobson to the Nebraska Legislature

LINCOLN, NEB. – “On behalf of Nebraska Farm Bureau, I want to offer our congratulations to Mike Jacobson on his appointment to the Nebraska Legislature serving District 42. As founder and CEO of Nebraskaland Bank in North Platte, Mike brings with him an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture to our state and a commitment to service. We look forward to working with Mike in the coming days and weeks as we continue our effort to enrich the lives of Nebraska farm and ranch families. We thank Governor Ricketts for his swift action in appointing Mr. Jacobson.”

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working for the benefit of all Nebraskans through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. More than 55,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members, working together to achieve rural and urban prosperity as agriculture is a key fuel to Nebraska’s economy. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org.