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28th Nebraska
Communicating in
Challenging Times
February 21-22, 2013—Kearney Holiday Inn
Kearney, NE
Empowering Women in the Agriculture Industry!!
Conference
9:00 - 9:45 am Registration
9:45 - 10:00 am Welcome! Cheryl Griffith-Conference Coordinator Larry Van Tassell-Dept. of Ag Economics Chuck Hibberd-Dean of UNL Extension
10:00 - 11:00 am Kick-off: “It’s a Jungle Out There”
Jolene Brown-West Branch, Iowa
11:10 - 12:25 pm Workshop Session 1
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch & a Birthday Surprise!
1:30 - 2:45 pm Workshop Session 2
**2:45 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 4:30 pm Workshop Session 3
4:45 - 5:45 pm Reception
5:45 - 7:15 pm Dinner : Evening Program by: R.P. Smith- Broken Bow, Nebraska
7:30 - 9:00 pm FUNShops!!
Thursday, February 21 7:30 - 8:15 am Breakfast Buffet
8:15 - 8:20 am Opening Remarks
Cheryl Griffith
8:20 - 8:50 am Morning Keynote: “Your Community: Why You Need to Care About Recruiting New Residents” Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel- Gurley, Nebraska
9:00 - 10:15 am Workshop Session 4
10:15 - 10:45 am Break
10:45 - 12:00 pm Workshop Session 5
12:00 - 1:45 pm Lunch & Finale: Temple Grandin-
Friday, February 22 AGENDA
**Thursday afternoon break is sponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau
Welcome to the 28th Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference, “Communicating in Challenging Times!” The drought of the past year has certainly created challenges for farmers and ranchers in Nebraska in many ways, from changes in irrigation strategies, grazing techniques and marketing to wildfires – making communication between family members and business associates even more important.
In the next day and a half please enjoy attending your workshops, general sessions, and especially net‐working with other women producers. The ideas for these topics were generated by you based on what we heard that you see as important to production and life on the farm and ranch. Hopefully you find the information you need to make some positive and profitable changes in your business or maybe to rein‐force what you are already doing. UNL Extension is providing more than half of the workshop speakers – what a great resource we have!
Enjoy yourself – this is your time to get away and relax. Be sure to stop by and see what our GROW Ne‐braska entrepreneurs have to offer, attend one of the FUNshops and connect with other producers. Visit each booth and thank a sponsor.
Finally, a special thanks to our WIA crew; Sandy Sterkel, our registration guru; student intern, Liz Zoucha and our Ag Econ graduate student Sarah Black. Please take a minute to show your appreciation to them.
We are so glad you are here ‐‐ have a great conference!
-Cheryl
WELCOME
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Keynote Speakers Jolene Brown
“It’s a Jungle Out There! Blazing New Trails for Agriculture”
Jolene Brown is a walking‐talking spokesperson and champion for the
people of agriculture. She’s a farmer, author and professional speaker.
Jolene is from West Branch, Iowa and her worldwide audiences
appreciate her fun‐filled spirit and valuable information. She’s on a
mission to share leading‐edge best practices, appreciation, laughter
and celebration to increase productivity, profitability and peace of
mind.
For more information about Jolene go to, www.jolenebrown.com
Jolene is sponsored by Reinke Irrigation
Temple Grandin
“Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach” Dr. Temple Grandin was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She obtained her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College in 1970, earned her M.S. in Animal Sci‐ence at Arizona State University in 1975, and was awarded her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989. She is currently a Professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin has become a world leader in the design of livestock handling facilities and has designed al‐most half of all cattle processing facilities for meat packing plants in North America and consults with many industry companies. Temple has done extensive research and has written numerous journal articles and books on animal handling as well as autism. She has become a source of inspiration and motivation for parents and teachers of children with au‐tism around the world. She has appeared on numerous TV shows and even had an HBO movie made about her life.
For a more extensive biography of Dr. Temple Grandin go to: www.grandin.com.
Temple Grandin is sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America
Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel
“Your Community: Why You Need to Care About Recruiting New Residents”
Why care about your local community? Because it has a direct effect on your business – it is where you find your off‐farm employment, buy many of your farm supplies, recruit your farm labor, educate your children, and probably get your financing. Rural communities need a steady stream of new residents to thrive and we, farm and ranch owners/operators, have a role to play in the recruitment and retention of these new residents. New residents ARE coming to rural areas of Nebraska. We need to know what attributes they are looking for and how we, both rural and community residents, can make rural Nebraska more welcoming.
Cheryl Burkhart‐Kriesel is the co‐owner and operator of a third generation agri‐business, Kriesel Certified Seed, a small grains certified seed business located in the “suburbs” of Gurley, north of Sidney, Nebraska. She is a University of Nebraska Extension Specialist in Community Development, focusing her research on resident re‐cruitment and retention issues. She has also served as President of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association, as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wheat Growers and chair of the national wheat quality sub‐committee, as Vice Chair of the South Platte Natural Resources District, and as a member of the Ag Builders of Nebraska.
Cheryl is sponsored by UNL Department of Agricultural Economics
Thursday Evening Entertainment R.P. Smith
R.P. Smith is honored to be a participant in the 2013 Nebraska
Women In Ag Conference. Looking back through hundreds of
programs done over the past twenty years, the Women in Ag
conferences stick in his mind as some of the very best audienc‐
es he has had the pleasure of entertaining. On the days that
R.P. is not on the road entertaining folks across the country
with his unique brand of humor and cowboy poetry, this
fourth generation rancher enjoys his time with his family and
livestock on the home place near Broken Bow.
R.P. is sponsored by Valmont Irrigation, NRCS, and FSA
Friday Breakfast Speaker
Workshops– Session 1 “Lions and Tigers and Family, Oh My! Pitfalls and Snares that Break Up a
Family and Business”TM
Jolene Brown, Family Business Consultant
Sometimes agriculture is like the Land of Oz….tornado‐like times, uncertainty, pitfalls and snares. Although
we have no magic shoes or wizard to solve our challenges, we can learn lessons from that supporting Oz cast
who sought a brain, a heart and courage. This eye‐opening, interactive presentation highlights the stupid
things families do that break up their business. We will discuss in‐laws and out‐laws, off‐site family and es‐
tates, daily communications and important meetings. From conversations to contracts, from assumptions to
clarification, we will open eyes, increase profitability, and save fighting on the way to the funeral home.
Jolene is sponsored by Reinke Irrigation
“How Healthy is my Soil?” An Introduction to Soil Health
Corey Brubaker, State Conservation Agronomist, NRCS
Maintaining or improving the health of our soils is essential for the long term sus‐
tainability of our farms and ranches. Participants will be introduced to the concept
of soil health and the four basic principles for maintaining or improving soil health.
The presentation will include an interactive demonstration of some of the tools and methods for evaluating
soil health and an introduction to the NRCS Soil Health Campaign.
Corey is sponsored by the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Did You Know?
‐Today the average U.S. farmer feeds
155 people. In 1960, a farmer fed just
26 people.
‐There are 23 million acres of range and
pasture land in Nebraska. Half of these
acres are in the sand hills!
‐NE Agriculture in the Classroom
‐Over 40% of
Nebraska’s corn crop
was utilized in ethanol
production.
“Love the Skin You’re In!”
Carol O’Neill, Outreach Oncology Nurse, Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center
Your skin. You love it, pamper it, moisturize it, exfoliate it, scrub it, wax it, shave it, tan it, burn it, and abuse it. It’s twenty two square feet of intricate, living fabric, sculpted around each curve and tucked into every nook and cranny. It’s renewable, yet irreplaceable. Its delicacy and vulner‐ability are matched only by its strength and resiliency. Learn how to protect this marvelous mas‐terpiece ‐ your largest body organ – from the most common type of cancer.
Carol is sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center
Workshops– Session 1
“A New Farm Bill for a New Era?”
Brad Lubben, Extension Ag Policy Specialist
The debate on a new farm bill occupied much of 2012, but had to work hard for attention as the
election and the fiscal cliff grabbed most of the agenda and headlines. Whether Congress can get
its job done quickly or not, a new farm bill will mean some big changes worthy of headlines. This
presentation will discuss the current status and policy outlook for the farm bill, the analysis and
comparison of farm bill proposals and any compromise language, and the implications for produc‐
ers and producer risk management decisions.
Brad is sponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau
Food For Thought:
“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.”
‐Dave Ramsey
“I may be only one person, but I can be one person who makes a difference.”
‐Vadra Francene Groce , Age 10
Bowling Green, Kentucky
“It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that
makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.”
–Dale Carnegie, self‐movement writer
“Learning to listen is one of the most valuable skills to learn.”
‐Roger Love, Leading Authority on Voice
“The World is Flat! How the Global Marketplace Affects the Price of Grain in Nebraska”
Wade Johannes , Commodity Risk Manager, Central Valley Ag
Have you ever been ready to sell, but the market drops due to some seemingly unrelated event on the
other side of the world? We all have. And while that is frustrating, it is also an exciting new challenge! Why
does China consume so many soybeans? Why is Brazil’s ethanol being imported into the United States?
Where in the world is all the grain going to come from? These are all topics we will discuss in this session.
So if you are ready to learn, you won’t want to miss this!
Wade is sponsored by the Nebraska Ethanol Board
“Ag-Citing Science!” Megan Hanefeldt, Extension Assistant Holt & Boyd Counties, Jennifer Hansen, Extension Educator Thurston
County, Sarah Polacek, Extension Assistant Madison County & Jackie Steffen, Extension Educator Cedar
County
Join Nebraska 4‐H as we celebrate Nebraska’s largest industry ‐ Agriculture. During this workshop you
will learn ways that you can share/teach Ag Literacy! As a mom, teacher, aunt, sister, educator, or friend,
receive ideas and tips on how to bring Ag Literacy into your everyday interactions.
Megan, Jennifer, Sarah, and Jackie are sponsored by A‐Fan
Workshops-Session 2
“Landscaping in Drought Conditions”
David Lott, Extension Educator
What will my trees and landscape look like this spring? This is a good question to ask after contin‐
ued dry conditions across Nebraska. Join us in assessing the health and care needs of trees and
landscapes in drought conditions. Practical landscape planning, water and chemical conservation
practices will also be presented to help landscapes grow and develop even during continued dry
periods.
David is sponsored by the Nebraska Tourism Commission
“My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a
lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher, but everyday, three times a day, you
need a farmer.”
‐ Brenda Schoepp
Workshops-Session 2 “Transition and Estate Planning in 2013”
Joe Hawbaker, Attorney, Hawbaker Law Office
A presentation on basic issues in farm and ranch estate planning in a climate of change, includ‐
ing new and current estate and gift tax laws, basis adjustment rules, capital gains, inheritance
tax, asset preservation and probate. Discussion of tools employed in estate and succession
planning, such as wills, trusts, asset titling, contracts, leases, options, valuation discounts and
powers of attorney. Time permitting, there will be a discussion of succession planning strate‐
gies along with a chance for questions. This session will be presented in Session 2 and contin‐
ued in Session 3. Plan on attending both sessions as they will build on each other.
Joe is sponsored by Hawbaker Law Office
“Building Your Brand in Rural Business”
Jenny Nixon, Extension Educator
From raw commodities to value added ag products and the local foods movement, to ag‐tourism ventures. Agriculture has gained Sex Appeal. Take advantage of this with your business. This session will cover being a good agvocate for your business, building your brand, and mar‐keting your brand.
Jenny is sponsored by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
“Beef Cattle Nutrition in Drought Times”
Rick Rasby, Extension Livestock Specialist
What a difference a year makes. The drought of 2012 has impacted the cattle industry in
Nebraska, an industry that is the primary economic driver in Nebraska. What management
practices do we consider next if we don’t get winter and spring moisture? We will discuss
feeding and culling strategies.
Rick is sponsored by The Nebraska Corn Board
“Real Colors 1”
Susan Pearman, Extension Educator
Note: Participants must attend Session 2 and Session 3. Attendance will be limited to 35
Are your spices alphabetized? Do you make lists for your lists? Do you have family members that
are logical and loathe small talk? Why are some people always so comforting? Do you know
someone who thinks they have money in the bank just because they have a debit card in their
hand? We’ll look at personalities according to their colors!
Susan is sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of America
“Grain Marketing 101” Jessica Johnson, Extension Educator
Should I sell? Should I store? What is the market telling me? This workshop will cover the basic steps to
help you develop a proactive grain marketing plan. We’ll discuss developing marketing goals, fixed price
marketing tools, post‐harvest marketing options and marketing plan exit strategies.
Jessica is sponsored by Great Western Bank
Workshops-Session 3
“FSA and the New Farm Bill”
Terri Post, Farm Services Agency
Where do we go from here? Comprehensive
discussion concerning the new farm bill, its pro‐
visions, and how it will affect our farms. FSA
benefits will be explained and questions an‐
swered to help you make the best informed de‐
cisions you can for your operation.
Terri is sponsored by the Nebraska Farm Service
Agency
“Transition and Estate Planning in 2013”
Joe Hawbaker, Attorney, Hawbaker Law Office
This workshop is a continuation from Session 2. Participants should attend both sessions.
A presentation on basic issues in farm and ranch estate planning in a climate of change, including new and
current estate and gift tax laws, basis adjustment rules, capital gains, inheritance tax, asset preservation and
probate. Discussion of tools employed in estate and succession planning, such as wills, trusts, asset titling,
contracts, leases, options, valuation discounts and powers of attorney. Time permitting, there will be a dis‐
cussion of succession planning strategies along with a chance for questions. This session will be presented in
Session 2 and continued in Session 3. Plan on attending both sessions as they will build on each other.
Joe is sponsored by Hawbaker Law Office
“Good instincts usually tells you what to do long before your head has figured it out.”
–Michael Burke
“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is
expected”
‐Steven Jobs
“Ag Leasing ”
Allan Vyhnalek, Extension Educator and Carrie Duffy, Mid‐Continent Properties
Allan will present the latest information on cash leasing trends in Nebraska. He will also cover the implica‐
tions of possible drought for 2013 on crop and pasture leases. Other topics to be discussed will be proper
lease communications and the importance of having a written lease. Don’t miss his common sense ap‐
proach to improving landlord/tenant relations. Carrie will discuss ag leasing from the perspective of the
management company.
Allan and Carrie are sponsored by Mid‐Continent Properties
Workshops-Session 3
“Breast Cancer: Taking Care of the Girls! ”
Carol O’Neill, Outreach Oncology Nurse, Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center
What did Atossa, the Queen of Persia 500 years before the birth of Christ,
have in common with 2.9 million American women living today? Certainly not
domestic slaves. It’s breast cancer! While breast cancer was a rare disease dur‐
ing Atossa’s time, it’s a startling reality today — one of every eight women
living today will face this diagnosis during her lifetime. Learn about breast can‐
cer, risk factors, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations that
may directly impact your life and health.
Carol is sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center
“Real Colors 2 ”
Susan Pearman, Extension Educator
Note: Participants must attend Session 2 and Session 3. Attendance will be limited to 35.
Now that you know what personality color you are, how do you work, live and
play with those that are contrasting colors? How do blues and greens actually
get along? We’ll talk about how all colors can live, work, and play together on
the farm or ranch harmoniously and achieve the goals you’ve set.
Susan is sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of America
Fun Fact:
Just one acre of soybeans can produce 82,368 crayons.
Workshops-Session 4 “Climatology 2013”
Al Dutcher, UNL and Market Journal State Climatologist
The 2012 drought is a reminder that devastation to crops and pastures are not lim‐
ited to the Great Plains. At its peak, our current drought impacted over 80% of the
corn belt and was the most widespread event since 1988. Will similar conditions
emerge for a second consecutive year during the 2013 agricultural production year? In this session we will
summarize how the 2012 drought developed and discuss how climatologists attempt to quantify the
difference between an agricultural and hydrological drought.
Al is sponsored by Affiliated Brokers Insurance
“Operating With Today’s Land Values ”
Allan Vyhnalek, Extension Educator
This is the second time land prices have skyrocketed in our lifetime. This session will cover how we got
here, what to look for in the future, and strategies on how to effectively deal with these ever‐changing
land values.
Allan is sponsored by UNL Extension
“Personalities and Profits ”
Roy Smith, Marketing Consultant and Farmer
Have you ever wondered why marketing is so difficult for farmers? Do you ever wonder why the
“experts” are wrong so often? Are women really better at marketing than men? Do the men and women
in your farming operation see financial decisions differently? This “Personalities and Profits” session will
answer these questions and give helpful hints for taming the marketing monster in your farm business.
Roy is sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board
“Get With It! ”
Peg Brune, Record Keeping Consultant and Farmer
Having information readily available to you no matter where you are helps utilize your time
away from home more effectively. In this workshop we will discuss many types of software
and apps that are suited for all ages and all levels of experience. We will have demonstra‐
tions on useful computer websites as well as tablet/iPad and SMARTphone apps to help
organize your life and keep you socially engaged. We will share resources to help you con‐
tinue to learn and share as you become more technically charged. So, let’s “GET WITH IT”!
Peg is sponsored by the Nebraska LEAD Program
Workshops-Session 4
“What Your Insurance Agent Might Not Tell You”!
Kathy McHenry, Financial Advisor
It's no secret ‐ insurance is boring, tedious and often sold with a high pressure sales pitch. Do you know
that what you've bought is what you really need? How do you choose which policy to buy, and when? Do
you understand the fine print on your annual statement? Who should own it and how should I list benefi‐
ciaries? Why do the talk show experts say term is always the best option? Learn the difference between
fixed, universal, variable and indexed policies, long‐term care alternatives, and how to take advantage of
some tricks of the trade. Bring your questions and relax ‐ we'll find a way to make this fun!
Kathy is sponsored by McHenry Financial
Drought-Minimize Your Pastures Bethany Johnston , Extension Educator
Drought isn’t something that just happened last summer, instead it’s a common pro‐
cess in the Great Plains. Here, plant communities have evolved over time, through dry
and wet cycles, and grazing pressure. If you sell an annual grass‐crop or graze that
crop yourself, join us to learn how to “set‐up” your pastures so they have the best
chance to produce a sustainable crop for you, even in the dry years. Moisture and soil
temperature are two critical inputs for plant growth which we have no control over.
Active pasture management continuously allows you a better chance of staying viable through the dry
periods. We will learn how the current drought will impact this year’s plant health and how pastures are
affected by multiple years of drought. We’ll look at adjusting stocking rates, how to determine season of
use, how deferment helps plant health and/or when to move the grazing animal from the pasture, in oth‐
er words — drought‐minimize your pastures.
Bethany is sponsored by the Nebraska Beef Council
“Alphabet Soup!”
Leah Carson & Cherese Barnes, NRCS
Alphabet soup always intrigued us as kids. That whole jumble of letters mixed to‐
gether and each spoonful would have a whole new ‘word’! Every new farm bill has
a whole new ‘spoonful of letters’ of new programs. This presentation will give you
an overview of the programs available through NRCS and how to apply for these different programs.
Bring your own ‘crackers’!
Leah and Cherese are sponsored by the NRCS
“Climatology 2013”
Al Dutcher, UNL and Market Journal State Climatologist
The 2012 drought is a reminder that devastation to crops and pastures are not limited to the Great Plains.
At its peak, our current drought impacted over 80% of the corn belt and was the most widespread event
since 1988. Will similar conditions emerge for a second consecutive year during the 2013 agricultural pro‐
duction year? This discussion will attempt to determine which areas of the country have the greatest risk
of experiencing yield limiting weather and how it could impact national production of corn, soybean,
wheat, and forage stocks.
Al is sponsored by Hastings Irrigation
Crop Insurance for 2013
Monte Vandeveer, Extension Educator
Crop insurance has become one of the most important risk management tools in the farm operator’s
toolbox. This session will discuss the different kinds of crop insurance, how crop insurance works, and the
most common insurance plans and coverage used in Nebraska. You will learn what information you need
to develop your own yield history, important dates for participation, and learn how to look up premium
information on the Risk Management Agency website.
Monte is sponsored by the USDA Risk Management Agency
Crops and Drought Strategies with the Water Optimizer
Jenny Rees, Extension Educator & Chuck Burr, Extension Educator
The entire State of Nebraska has been hit by drought. Low soil moisture reserves going into spring can
have a significant impact on our crops in 2013. This session will allow participants to use the Water Opti‐
mizer decision support tool by UNL. This tool helps growers determine which crop(s) to plant on a field in
both irrigated and dryland situations. The latest research regarding seeding rates for crops in limited wa‐
ter environments will also be shared.
Jenny and Chuck are sponsored by Valmont
Irrigation, Inc.
Workshops-Session 5
Workshops- Session 5 Benefits of and Tips to Achieve a Short Calving Season
Rick Funston, Extension Livestock Specialist
Learn about the importance of having a high percent of calves born
early in your calving season (whenever that is), factors that influ‐
ence this event, and ways to influence it in an economically viable
manner.
Rick is sponsored by Nebraska Cattlemen
Livestock Marketing 101
Kate Brooks, Extension Livestock Specialist
Recent months have brought a whole new set of issues and concerns for those that market livestock. The
cost of feed has skyrocketed, forage is difficult to find because of drought conditions, and the market
price for cattle isn’t profitable. Many find that their tried and true livestock marketing strategies are not
working for them now. In this session we will look at marketing basics and how to implement them in this
strange new world of marketing in 2013.
Kate is sponsored by the UNL Agricultural Economics Department
Vegetable and Fruit Diseases: How to ID, Manage, and Impacts of the Drought Amy Timmerman, Extension Educator
Description: Explore the variety of vegetable and fruit diseases that can impact
your garden. Learn how to identify the various diseases and ways to manage
them. We will also look at the impacts that the continuing drought could have on
predicting which diseases we will see in 2013.
Amy is sponsored by T‐L Irrigation Co.
Land Succession
Kathie Starkweather, Virginia Meyer The Center for Rural Affairs & Deb Welsch, Producer
Nebraska women own and control an increasing amount of farm and ranch land in our state. They are ma‐
jor decision makers on a wide range of issues impacting their farms and ranches including conservation
practices, marketing farm products and integrating the next generation into their operation. This work‐
shop will discuss the importance of transitioning land to beginning farmers and ranchers and profitable
opportunities for the next generation of Nebraska agricultural producers.
Kathie, Virginia , and Deb are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs
FunShops-
FunShops are optional workshops that provide a fun way to network and learn in a non-pressure setting! Each FunShop is no longer than 90 minutes, and begins at 7:30 p.m.
“Gratitude with Attitude”
Bonnie Schulz and students, Northeast Community College
Did you know that new research demonstrates that there are lasting physical and social benefits to gratitude?
Learn simple, practical steps to building your own toolbox of Gratitude, turning your attitude into Gratitude
on a regular basis. Participants will be creating their own mini Gratitude journal to take home. Please bring a
blank thank you card with envelope and a stamp.
Have you always known you were in charge of your own attitude? Have you ever blamed bad
stuff that happens to you on others or circumstances you have no control over? Well that is
where Gratitude steps in and my goal is to help you build your own toolbox of Gratitude,
with Attitude adjusters for your own lives. Turning your attitude into Gratitude on a regular
basis.
Bonnie is sponsored by College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
“Family Photographic Heritage in the Digital Age”
Jenny Nixon, Extension Educator
How do families maintain and continue a photographic heritage in the face of the digital age. Digital cameras
have changed how we take pictures and what happens to our pictures. Come and explore taking photos:;
how many and when, preserving photos; maintaining the digital image for the future,
and using photos; how to make digital photos useful for family consumption.
Jenny is sponsored by UNL Entrepreneurship Group
“The Best Tailgating Party EVER!”
Jill Brown and Jana Kruger, Women in Agriculture “Lifers”
Food! Football! Festivities! Wait, who says tailgating has to be limited to football? Our
family loves to tailgate year round. Come ready to swap recipes, decorating tips, and
games you like to play. Wear your favorite team sweatshirt!
Jill and Jana are sponsored by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Premier Sponsor (minimum gift of $2,000)
Farm Credit Services of America
Reinke Irrigation
USDA Risk Management Agency
Gold Sponsor (Gift of $1,000 to $1,999)
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Silver Sponsor (Gift of $500 to $999)
USDA Farm Service Agency
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Valmont Irrigation
Bronze Sponsor (Gift of $150 to $499)
A‐FAN
Affiliated Brokers Insurance
The Center for Rural Affairs
Dairy Farmers of America
Great Western Bank
McHenry Financial Services
Mid– Continent Properties, Inc
Bronze Sponsor (continued)
Nebraska Beef Council
Nebraska Cattlemen
Nebraska Corn Board
Nebraska Ethanol Board
Nebraska LEAD Program
Nebraska Soybean Board
Nebraska Tourism Commission
SARE
T‐L Irrigation Co.
Friends of Women in Agriculture
Hastings Irrigation
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (IANR)
UNL Agricultural Economics Department
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources
UNL Extension
UNL Entrepreneurship Group
Thanks Again to Our Sponsors!
We will be taking photos during the confer-
ence. If you prefer not to be photographed
contact one of us, otherwise we will assume
with your presence at the conference you
give your permission.
Cheryl, Liz, and Sandy
A‐FAN PO Box 84606 Lincoln, NE 68501 Contact: Willow Holoubek
Center for Rural Affairs P.O. Box 136 Lyons, NE 68038 Contact: Kathie Starkweather
Farm Credit Services of America PO Box 5080 Grand Island, NE 68802 Contact: Rita Salinger
Has ngs Irriga on P.O. Box 728 Has ngs, NE 68901 Contact: Andy Beirow
Mid Con nent Proper es, Inc 11213 Davenport St, Ste. 105 Omaha, NE 68154 Contact: Carrie Duffy
Nebraska Ca lemen 1179 296th Trl Lakeside, NE 69351 Contact: Melody Benjamin
Nebraska Ethanol Board 301 Centennial Mall Lincoln, NE 68509 Contact: Todd Sneller
Nebraska LEAD Program University of Nebraska-Lincoln 318 Bio Chem Lincoln, NE 68583 Contact: Angi McAndrew
Affiliated Brokers Insurance P.O. Box 1208 Kearney, NE 68848 Contact: Heather Brummels
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. 10220 N Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153 Contact: Kris Dale
Great Western Bank P.O. Box 98 Callaway, NE 68825 Contact: Brenda S ll
McHenry Financial Services 42330 181st Street Clark, SD 57225 Contact: Kathy McHenry
Nebraska Beef Council 1319 Central Ave Kearney, NE 68848 Contact: Ann Marie Bosshamer
Nebraska Corn Board 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509 Contact: Kelsey Pope
Nebraska Farm Bureau PO Box 80299 Lincoln, NE 68501 Contact: Roger Berry
Nebraska Soybean Board 3815 Touzalin Ave. Suite 101 Lincoln, NE Contact: Victor Bohuslavsky
Women in Agriculture 2013 Sponsors
Nebraska Tourism Commission P.O. Box 252 Sidney, NE 69162 Contact: Karen Kollars
T‐L Irriga on P.O. Box 1047 Has ngs, NE 68902 Contact: Jim Kostal
USDA Farm Service Agency 7131 A Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Contact: Terri Post
UNL Agricultural Economics 102 Filley Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0922 Contact: Larry VanTassell
UNL Extension 211 Ag Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0703 Contact: Chuck Hibberd
Valmont Irriga on 28800 Ida Street Valley, NE 68064 Contact: Cherie Bartle
SARE 0824 N St., Ste. 102 Auburn, NE 68305 Contact: Gary Lesoing
Reinke Irriga on PO Box 566 Deshler, NE 68340 Contact: Tim Goldhammer
USDA Natural Resources Conserva on Service (NRCS) 927 Central Ave. Grant, NE 69140 Contact: Claudia Stevenson
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) 103 Ag Hall East Campus Lincoln, NE 68583-0702 Contact: Dr. Steve Waller
UNL Ins tute of Agriculture and Natural Re‐sources (IANR) 202 Ag Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0703 Contact: Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green
Women in Agriculture 2013 Sponsors
A‐FAN
Affiliated Brokers Insurance
Farm Credit Services of America
Good Samaritan Cancer Center
Great Western Bank
McHenry Financial
Mid– Continent Properties
Nebraska AgrAbility
Nebraska Beef Council
Nebraska Cattlemen
Nebraska College of Technical Agricul‐
ture
Nebraska Corn Board
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Nebraska Ethanol Board
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Nebraska LEAD Program
Nebraska SARE
Nebraska Tourism Commission
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
UNL Admissions
UNL‐College of Agricultural Science &
Natural Resources (CASNR)
UNL Entrepreneur Group
USDA Farm Service Agency
USDA NASS
USDA Natural Resources and Conserva‐
tion Service
SAVE THE DATE! Next year’s Conference
will be
February 20-21, 2014
“Strength comes in numbers, but it only takes one
voice to lead.”
‐Hillary Batchelder
“It is not your job to make everyone happy. It is your
job to be happy. Then you are in the perfect place to
uplift everyone you meet.”
‐Alan Cohen
“The THREE great essentials to achieve anything
worthwhile are; first, hard work; second, stick‐to‐
itiveness; third common sense.”
‐Thomas Edison
BOOTH DISPLAYS Thank you to our booth participants. Please make sure
you check out everything they have to offer!
Visit Grow Nebraska’s Displays
on Thursday from 9:00‐5:30
Extension is a Division of the Ins tute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
coopera ng with the coun es and the US Department of Agriculture.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educa onal program abide with the non-discrimina on policies of the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Presented by:
UNL Department of Agricultural Economics
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
University of Nebraska Extension
The Ins tute of Agricultural and Natural Resources
