The Voice of Agriculture
2024 Annual Report
Membership: An Investment in the Future of Agriculture
We are thankful for a year of growth and having members who see the value in investing in agriculture.
NEFB Health Plans
NEFB Health Plans are high-quality, dependable, and affordable health coverage plans for individuals and families, featuring a nationwide provider network and various levels of deductible, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums. Because they are not insurance, they are medically underwritten and individually rated, which offers members comprehensive, benefit-rich options at rates that can be 30% to 50% less than unsubsidized plans offered under the ACA. This is a game changer in lower health insurance costs for all Nebraskans.
Legislative Wins That Make a Difference
NEFB developed and offers a lower-cost health plan for its members as an alternative to higher-cost health insurance.
NEFB contributed to the US Supreme Court’s overturning of Chevron, empowering farmers to challenge unfair regulations. Agriculture now faces fewer unchecked federal mandates.
NEFB supported legislation to bring high-quality broadband to rural Nebraska by allowing internet providers access to unused fiber to expand service.
NEFB supported state incentives for farmer adoption of new technologies to improve nitrogen management and secured a tax credit for the installation of water treatment systems.
Protecting Your Legacy
Support Grant Money
for childcare startups and streamlined the licensing process
Corn Check Off Increased
for market development and research
Protect Nebraska Agriculture
from foreign adversaries
1.5M Per Tax Credit for Biodiesel Production
and $500K for Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Expanded legal length of straight trucks from 40 to
45 Feet
Prevented a Tax
on agriculture machinery and manufacturing
Reduce Regulatory Impact
of the Nebraska Endangered Species Act on road construction
County Farm Bureaus
Our members are making a difference in the community
Buffalo County
Buffalo County
Grills Out!
Community is an important part to a successful Farm Bureau. Buffalo County ends each school year by celebrating its fair exhibitors with a grill out!
Antelope County
Antelope County
Winner Winner!
Let the games begin! Antelope County Farm Bureau hosts Ag Olympics at its county fair! Fun for all ages!
Rock County
Rock County
Good Friends!
The Sandhills Ranch Expo was a great opportunity for members to network and explore new technologies in ranching. We were excited to connect with so many members.
Dawson County
Dawson County
Beef In Schools
Dawson County Farm Bureau sponsors Beef in Schools in its communities! Students were sure excited to have a hot beef sundae and learn about beef!
Morrill County
Morrill county
GBR!
Cheering for the Huskers and cheering for Nebraska agriculture go hand in hand! The Northwest region gathered to tailgate the NU v. CU game and connect with fellow members.
York County
York County
Hands-On
York County Farm Bureau worked alongside its local FFA chapter to connect kids to agriculture.
Hayes County
Hayes County
Tip Your Hat
Supporting our members in all kinds of endeavors! Hayes County Farm Bureau proudly served meals at the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant.
Lincoln County
Lincoln County
Voices Amplified
Making sure their voice is heard is important to Lincoln County Farm Bureau members. They hosted a Town Hall with Sen. Mike Jacobson.
Keith County
Keith County
Ag Day
Agriculture for everyone! In Keith County, they hosted an ag day for elementary students to stress the importance of agriculture in each of our lives!
Lancaster County
Lancaster County
Connected Community
During National Agriculture Week, community members flocked to the Lincoln Children’s Museum to celebrate agriculture. YF&R, Board, and P&E members led activities that promote agriculture literacy!
Cultivating & a New Generation
The Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference is our premier leadership development event each year! Check out the impact!
Learn More190 attendees
23 Collegiate attendees
3 Tours
13 Breakout Session
48 Counties
Foundation Impact by the Numbers
• All About Agriculture Free family Fun Night, Legacy of the Plains Museum, Gering
• Learn About Agriculture Free Family Fun Night, Kearney Children’s Museum
• Growing Together Video Campaign
• Nebraska State Capitol Ag Promotion Visits
87
FFA chapters participated in Connecting Chapters.
133
Classrooms exchanged letters with an Ag Pen Pal.
478
Current and future teachers attended our workshops at 10 universities and ESU partners.
$73,050
In scholarships awarded.
3,500+
Kids experienced summer programming.
4
New curriculums were developed.
901
Classroom visits (up 10%).
46
Counties participated in our Ag Week celebration.
Workshops
Hosted the first farm to table to school workshops.