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Take Action and Urge Congress to Avert a Rail Strike
Write to the House and Senate today and urge swift action to avert a rail strike or lockout that would lead to shutdowns or slowdowns of rail-dependent facilities, resulting in devastating consequences to our national and global food security. Take action here.
Your Voice Needed at Policy Forum
Policy Forum in being held Nov. 17 in Kearney. Members will have the opportunity to go though resolutions submitted by County Farm Bureaus during the Policy Development Process. The forum will be held as a virtual and in-person event. To participate virtually, county leaders will NEED to register by Nov. 15. Register for the virtual event here. You can register for the in-person forum ($25) here. Policy Resolutions are available to view here. *Members MUST sign-in to their membership account to view the resolutions.
Policy Watch…
In this week’s Policy Watch, Nebraska Farm Bureau analyzes state and legislative wins from the General Election, and Nebraska’s congressional delegation won re-election on Nov. 8, but votes are still being counted in several elections across the country.
Registration is open for the NEFB Annual Convention
If you want the inside scoop when it comes to policies and perspectives that will affect your farm, ranch, or agribusiness in 2023, don’t miss the Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Dec. 4-6 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. Get updates on the next Farm Bill, how to transition your business to the next generation, and how to connect with consumers on social media. Online registration is open and will close on Nov. 27. We’re looking forward to seeing you in Kearney!
Happy Veterans Day
From all of us at Nebraska Farm Bureau, thank you to the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our freedom. Thank you to our nation’s heroes.
