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Apply for Disaster Relief Funds
Applications are now being accepted for disaster relief through the Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund. If you have been affected by the recent Nebraska wildfires, assistance is available. Eligible applicants may receive up to$5,000 per individual, household, or operation. Applications will be reviewed monthly,beginning May 1. Distributions will be made until 100% of donations are exhausted.
Agricultural Data Privacy Bill Passes Final Reading
Nebraska farmers and ranchers scored a major win at the State Capitol with the final passage of LB 525, a bill that establishes clear, commonsense protections for agricultural data.
Wanted:Education Specialist in Western Nebraska
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is hiring an Education Specialist to bring hands-on agriculture lessons to students across western Nebraska. This role connects youth to farming, ranching, and food in a fun, interactive way! Must reside in western Nebraska (frequent daytime travel required). Learn more and apply!
Student Project Grant Applications Due April 12!
Nebraska Farm Bureau is excited to offer$8,000 in grants through the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Charles Marshall Fund to support students in launching or expanding their 4-H or FFA projects.Grant amounts of $250, $500, $750, and $1,000 will be awarded until funds run out. The deadline is April 12. Apply now!
Pre-register for the End of Legislative Session Webinar
As the legislative session ends, Nebraska Farm Bureau invites you to join our upcoming webinar April 20 at 7 p.m. CT for updates on the latest happenings in Lincoln and Washington, D.C. Hear from our NEFB lobbyists and pose your questions about our current legislative priorities. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot!
Registration is Open for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ACE Summit
In celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer initiative, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership program, together with a strong coalition of U.S. agri food system stakeholders, will host a landmark national gathering to honor the vital role women play in agriculture and the supply chain.
Economic Analysis: Positive Ethanol Returns
Ethanol production is Nebraska’s third-largest agricultural sector, according to a study released by the University of Nebraska Department of Agricultural Economics and Bureau of Business Research last year. The state’s 24 ethanol plants produce more than 2billion gallons of ethanol each year.