YF&R Committee

Developing a new generation of leaders in agriculture.

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Man doing work
Who We Are

We Are Young People in Agriculture, Just Like You!

Making a Lasting Impact in the Industry

The Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee is our think tank, our inspiration hub, our connection to the fresh ideas and vibrant energy that young leaders bring to Nebraska Farm Bureau. This is where you can make a real impact, shaping our State YF&R Program and steering the future of Farm Bureau leadership.

Appointed by membership region, the Committee provides vital feedback to the NEFB Board of Directors. And you’ll be in good company – serving alongside committee members comprised of seven regional positions and four at-large positions: YF&R At-Large, two Student At-Large, and the Youth At-Large NEFB Board Member (ex-officio). Regardless of your region or position, we value your contribution and offer the opportunity to serve two terms on the NEFB YF&R Committee.

Members of the YF&R committee attend three in person meetings a year – the NEBF Annual Meeting, the NEFB YF&R Conference, and our Spring Meeting. When we can’t meet face-to-face, we bridge the gap with lively, monthly Zoom calls. Your journey on the YF&R committee also includes an exclusive invite to the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference and the YF&R D.C. Fly-in. Each of these experiences are a stepping stone to becoming an impactful leader in the world of agriculture and the Farm Bureau. Join us, grow with us, lead with us.

General Qualifications

Interested in Serving on the YF&R Committee?

Applications are due October 1st!

Be a Farm Bureau member ages 18 - 35.

Have an active interest in production agriculture.

Understand the needs of and opportunities for young producers and leaders.

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Meet the YF&R Committee

Grant Jones
Chair, Southwest Region
Grant Jones
Chair, Southwest Region

Grant Jones is a Chase County Farm Bureau member who has a cow/calf, row crop and shrimp operation.

Sheridan Swoket
Central Region
Sheridan Swoket
Central Region

Adam & Jacque Oldemeyer
South Central Region
Adam & Jacque Oldemeyer
South Central Region

Adam and Jacque Oldemeyer are Adams/Webster County Farm Bureau members who have a cow/calf operation and work in agribusiness.

Taylor Nielsen
Southeast Region
Taylor Nielsen
Southeast Region

Daniel & Tori Hasart
North Central Region
Daniel & Tori Hasart
North Central Region

Daniel and Tori Hasart are Cherry County Farm Bureau members who have a cow/calf operation.

Adam & Kaylyn Venteicher
Northeast Region
Adam & Kaylyn Venteicher
Northeast Region

Adam and Kaylyn Venteicher are Pierce County Farm Bureau members who have a row crop and cow/calf operation.

Parker Jessen
Northwest Region
Parker Jessen
Northwest Region

Parker Jessen is a Morrill County Farm Bureau member who has a row crop operation.

Ryan & Amy Musgrave
At-Large
Ryan & Amy Musgrave
At-Large

Ryan and Amy Musgrave are Clay County Farm Bureau members who have a cow/calf and show lamb and goat operation.

Matthew & Riley Erickson
Youth At-Large
Matthew & Riley Erickson
Youth At-Large

Addy Donelson
Student
Addy Donelson
Student

Trey Stewart
Student
Trey Stewart
Student