The Crew

The Crew program is on hold. We are currently reviewing the program and will accept new applicants in spring 2024

The Crew is for student members who enjoy social media and want to share their love of agriculture with the world. Members gain valuable skills in agriculture communication by learning from industry professionals and hands on experiences. Crew members are selected in the spring and participate in the program for one year.

Ideal Crew Member:

  • Cares about the future of agriculture
  • Is familiar with all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Can express their love for agriculture in 140 characters or less
  • Enjoys attending local, state & national conferences & events
  • Wants to change the world!

Apply Now

Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Crew. Applicants will be notified of their status within two weeks of the application deadline. Contact Audrey Schipporeit for more information about The Crew. Applications are due May 1.

The Crew at a Glance

Milestones
Crew members are expected to reach a series of milestones throughout the year by posting on social media sites and sharing agricultural content with followers using #neagcrew.

Blogs
Crew members write blogs throughout the year that are featured on Nebraska Farm Bureau’s “Stories from the Field” blog

Field Days
Receive hands on ag communication experiences. Field days show members an entire communication process such as creating a video start to finish

Meet-Ups
Meet-ups are in-depth trainings to help you become a better leader in the ag industry. Everything from leadership development to media training

Hangouts
Each month special guests share more about how they use social media and communication strategies every day in their career

2022 Crew Members