September 2013 Nebraska Farm Bureau News

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The Presidents Message

By Steve Nelson, President Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Home or Abroad, Food Choice is Key
Farm Bureaus Agricultural Contact Team (FB-ACT) is the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federations grassroots action network. When we reach out to state lawmakers or Congress, we impact the decisions they make. FB-ACT advances agricultural and rural interests by connecting elected officials to those people who matter most their constituents. Passing legislation that supports our issues is a challenging process that requires active participation by our members. You can make a difference by:
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s a fifth generation farmer with the sixth generation now working on the farm, Ive taken great pride in knowing what my family does for a living helps provide food for people around the world. Ive also taken it as a source of pride that what we do on the farm has helped to provide numerous food choices for people who have different tastes, wants and needs. Those thoughts were reinforced to me yet again during a trip I took to Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands and Great Britain, with my wife Elma, her cousin Beth and husband Tony.
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many of the European countries where food is labeled by country and, in some cases, the availability of locally grown food accounted for a large part of market offerings. The experience only reinforced the point that being a farmer means continually working to help feed people and fill markets to The Nelsons witnessed first hand the meet consumer extensive options available to consumers in the meat cases in local markets during wants whether their trip. that market is for traditional, organic or whatever your food preference might be. The reach of consumer choice was never more clearly on display than when we visited Goodmans restaurant in London. Goodmans is a popular eatery Steve and Elma Nelson and Beth and Tony Hughes enjoy a meal at and a location where Nebraska corn-fed Goodmans restaurant in London. beef is a prominent One of the key things I took away from the trip is that, like part of the GoodAmericans, those living abroad enjoy having food choices. mans restaurant While the shopping experience in a small store in a village menu as the corn market in Europe might be different than visiting a large fed beef gives their American grocery store, what was clearly similar was the customers a choice number of food options available. The extensive offering of for cuts from other meats, cheeses, fruits countries. and vegetables was With 95 percent of Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson points to the Nebraska corn-fed impressive in many the worlds populabeef on the menu at Goodmans restaurant of the places we tions outside of the in London. Nebraska beef is a prominent visited. U.S., Nebraska farm- item in the popular eateries menu. Those living abroad ers will need to conwere also similar to tinue to work to fill the needs and wants of consumers, rich Americans in having or poor, because in the end its all about having a choice. a strong interest in Fresh fruits and vegetables were common knowing where their place in the village markets visited during food comes from. the Nelsons trip to Europe and the Scan- Here at home weve dinavia Peninsula. seen that occur in the growing number of farmers markets, direct farmer marketing businesses and the general idea of people seeking a relationship with those who raise their food. That idea is also prevalent in
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COUNTY NEWS
Cuming County Farm Bureau
Young Farmers and Ranchers Tour Dairy Products Plant

Cuming County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Young Farmers and Ranchers Tour and Supper July 31. The group toured the West Point Dairy Products, LLC plant in West Point, Neb. The plant employs 80 workers and is capable of producing two million pounds of butter per week. They also produce powdered non-fat dry milk and buttermilk. Butter is packaged in quartered pounds, solid pounds and 42 pound cubes and is sent all over the U.S. Very little milk or cream is purchased locally, but they would like to purchase more locally produced product. Attendees were treated to supper at the Pizza Ranch where Nebraska Farm Bureau Vice President Mark McHargue talked about why he became involved in Farm Bureau and the organizations effectiveness in being the trusted voice for Nebraskas farm and ranch families in the Nebraska Legislature and in Washington, D.C. He also stressed the importance of why young ag producers should be involved in the states largest farm and ranch organization.
Knox County Farm Bureau
County Fair Booth Helps Educate Kids about Agriculture

Knox County Farm Bureau had a booth at the Knox County Fair to inform attendees about agriculture. They had cow, pig, horse, sheep, duck and chicken stamps for children ages preschool through sixth grade to stamp on a sheet that they were to take around to try and find those animals in the livestock barns. After they completed their sheet they were given a sucker in the shape of a cow, chicken, pig or horse. They also handed out tattoos and realistic animal stickers. Each child was given a Farm Bureau activity book. The learning barn was there as well with realistic animals for them to view and ask questions about.
Morrill County Farm Bureau
County Meets with School Superintendents

Morrill County Farm Bureau held a meeting Aug. 18 in Bridgeport, Neb., where superintendents from Bridgeport and Bayard schools were asked to come and discuss each school budget for the year. Pictured from left are Jeff Pohl, county vice president; Jeff Metz, county president; Dave Miller, superintendent of Bridgeport Schools; and Travis Miller, superintendent of Bayard Schools.
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Madison County Farm Bureau
New Hog Facility Shows County is Open to Livestock Production

Over 100 people attended an open house held Aug. 27 at the Scott Nelson farm, six miles north of Lindsay, Neb. The event was held to celebrate the completion of Nelsons second 2,000 head hog finishing facility and to highlight the economic development such a facility can bring to a county. As of now, Madison County is not a designated Livestock Friendly County, a promotional program through the Nebraska Department of Agriculture; however, the county commissioners are very open to livestock production as witnessed by this facility. Others like it, as well as several good sized cattle feeding operations sprinkled around the county. Nelson contract feeds for the Bartling family who reside near Unadilla, Neb. Pictured from left are Nelson with members of the Madison County Farm Bureau: Richard Grant, Kathy and Roger Acklie and Neal and Deb Neidig.
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Johnson County Designated Livestock Friendly during County Fair

Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann (middle, green shirt) announced the official designation of Johnson County as Nebraskas newest Livestock Friendly County Aug. 16 at the Johnson County Fair in Tecumseh, Neb. With the addition of Johnson County, there are now 22 counties designated as Livestock Friendly through the state program, including: Adams, Banner, Box Butte, Cuming, Dawes, Deuel, Gage, Garden, Grant, Hitchcock, Holt, Jefferson, Kimball, Keith, Lincoln, Morrill, Saline, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, Wayne and Webster counties. Lt. Gov. Heidemann presented the Livestock Friendly certificate to Johnson County Commissioners Scotty Gottula, Terry Keebler and Dr. Ted Evans. The county will receive road signs bearing the program logo to display along highways. The program is coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. To apply for a livestock friendly county designation, the county board must hold a public hearing and pass a resolution to apply. A completed application is then submitted to the Department of Agriculture for review. Local producers or community groups can encourage their county board to submit a livestock friendly county application. Additional information on the Livestock Friendly County program is available by contacting NDA toll free at 800-422-6692, or by visiting the Department of Agriculture website at www.nda.nebraska.gov and clicking the Livestock Friendly County link.
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Members Share Ag Story with Students and Adults about Agriculture

Johnson County Farm Bureau members spent three days in their booth at the Johnson County Fair, Aug. 16-19, educating students and adults about agriculture. They had the countys Learning Barn in the booth along with pictures of animals and various grains. There were quizzes about agriculture facts for both kids and adults with prizes awarded to winners in each quiz group. They handed out information about Farm Bureau membership and what it provides along with activity books. Also displayed in the booth was their new Livestock Friendly County plaque that was presented during the fair.
Garfield County Farm Bureau
County Sponsors Rodeo Insurance and Belt Buckle

Garfield County Farm Bureau gave the Burwell Junior Rodeo Club funds to cover the insurance for the Junior Rodeo upcoming its second year in August. The rodeo had more than 180 children from across the state ranging from 1-year to 18 years-old. The events included stick horse barrels and poles, goat tail untie and mutton busting (sheep riding) for the 1-5 year olds. Six through 18-year-olds participated in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tie down, mini bull riding, tie down calf roping, team roping, flag race and breakaway calf roping. Garfield County Farm Bureau also sponsored a belt buckle for the 11-14-year-old goat tie down. There were 20 boys that participated in the event. This was one of 35 buckles sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Pictured from left are Joan Kahlandt, Garfield County Farm Bureau president; Sean Miller of Broken Bow, belt buckle winner; and Bessie Dearmont, Garfield County Farm Bureau board member.
Antelope County Farm Bureau
NFBF Emphasizes Attending Upcoming Tax Hearings

NFBF President Steve Nelson spoke to over 50 attendees at the Antelope County Farm Bureau annual meeting Sept. 9, at the L Bar B Steakhouse in Clearwater, Neb. He touched on a myriad of issues that are facing ag producers and encouraged farmers and ranchers to attend the upcoming hearings of the Legislatures Tax Modernization Committee as they examine possible ways to reform the states tax structure.
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MEMBER BENEFITS Omaha Students and Teachers Celebrate with Rural Families
Neighbors Reaching Out To Neighbors
This story begins with two machine shed lights. When Del Ficke was growing up on a farm outside Pleasant Dale and Kerry Hoffschneider on a farm by York, they had something in common. When Del and I met, we discovered we had similar fathers, Hoffschneider said. And, we both found out we would each wait from our bedroom windows on the farm for our fathers, the late Kenneth Ficke and my dad, Dean Heine, to come inside at night. Yes, those machine shed lights symbolized a lot for us on the farm hard work, dedication and a commitment to family. Its fitting, years later, that the Ficke Cattle Company machine shed, glowing with light under a cool, starry night in Nebraska, was the setting for a very special celebration recently. On Sept. 13, 10 students and nine teachers from the Omaha Bryan High School Urban Ag Academy traveled west of Omaha to meet some of their neighbors who care deeply about them and feeding the world. We just decided to make a big deal out of their visit, Hoffschneider said. Because these urban students are a big deal. We have to start thinking differently about the future of agriculture and feeding the world. We cant be status quo and we must work together with our neighbors everywhere. Sometimes, we in agriculture, are our own worst enemy, and weve got to stop that or were not going to be in business anymore, at least not the way thats beneficial to building rural communities. WEST OF OMAHA The day began at DuPont Pioneer, where Darin Doerr production location manager for their York seed facility led the tour and exposed students to the diverse careers that exist in the seed business. We are producing seed here that is being planted across the globe. We need young people who have a passion for science and agriculture to come back to places like York County and use their knowledge and education at home, Doerr said. Triple S Farms was the next stop where students were given a peek into the pork industry. Stuart Spader told the attentive group, Life doesnt stop west of Omaha. You are the future. You are so smart and have access to so many educational resources. Nebraska is a great place to live, a wonderful place, and we want you back here. We need to remember livestock is a rural development opportunity, Ficke said. There are many ways to build community around the livestock sector if we can be open-minded. We need everyone, the I want to be a chemist, said Bryan FFA president Reyna Quintana, Ever since I read in a science magazine they could potentially make a square tomato one day, Ive wanted to help make that happen. I want to help people have more nutritious food in the future. Every time we got back on the bus the students said, This is just so cool. They are so excited to go and tell their classmates about this experience, said Channing Reha the new academy ag instructor who took the reins after Ashton Meints set the stage for the program. Your career choice is often your lifestyle choice, said school counselor Randy Schultz, If you cannot actually see and touch the opportunities out there, you wont know if you want to pursue them. One of our primary goals in the Urban Agriculture Academy is to expose students to a variety of careers.This event gave us a great opportunity to show our students future career opportunities, said Rick Painter who serves as a school guidance counselor and coordinator of the academy program. When I look back to my own childhood growing up in a farming community in New Mexico, these experiences shape lives, said Robert Aranda, Bryan High School principal. These experiences must have true meaning for our students and teachers. This really had meaning for all of us. There is no way in one day we could show these students all of agriculture, but its a start, said Ficke. We each have a machine shed light story that has inspired us along the way. All were encouraging our neighbors to do is share what really matters to them with the next generation.
The machine shed light was shining bright on the future of agriculture at Ficke Cattle Company on Sept. 13. Del and Brenda Fickes home was the setting for a celebration honoring the Bryan Urban Ag Academy students and staff as well as a time to reflect on 125 years of the Ficke family farming and cattle operation in the Pleasant Dale, Neb., area. best and brightest breeders in the industry, crop production in a variety of forms, the arts and information technology. If we arent diverse in the rural mindset and landscape, well miss a very creative, healthy future that could be designed out here. Students were also able to hear from Ryan Hoffschneider, a partner in Orville Hoffschneider and Sons outside of Waco. Ryan told the group about white corn production and touched on the cattle feeding business. Mostly, the former FFA member himself said, Dont give up and dont be afraid to call us up again or come visit. Wed really like to have you back out to the farm. NO LONGER HUNGRY The day concluded with the glow of the machine shed light at Del and Brenda Fickes place where 130 Nebraska neighbors came together to hear the Urban Ag Academys story and also some inspiration from another young rural professional named Garry Clark, who is now serving as director of the Cuming County Development Corporation. Clark, like the students who visited, didnt grow up on a farm, but grew to have a passion for agriculture and rural development. For a portion of my childhood I was homeless. I grew up in Washington, D.C., in public housing. There were many times that school lunch was the only meal I had that day. Those school meals were the saving grace for us, Clark said. I cannot compare myself exactly with people in other countries who are starving to death. But, I do know how it feels to be hungry. I am so thankful to have moved to a place where I have learned the importance of agriculture and its part in the circle of all of our lives. AGRICULTURE CAREERS My passion is so big now, said academy student Austin Martinez, I now know there is so much more I could do, more than I had dreamed of before. The ag academy and FFA have given us a community, a family in our school that has changed our school experience for the better, said academy student Megan Shaw who dreams of a future that would include ranching and animal agriculture.
About the Bryan Urban Ag Academy Program

The Bryan High School Urban Ag Academy is based on national standards from the National Career Academy Coalition. At Bryan, they believe an academy is a group of students who are cohorted into their classes with the curriculum for the Career and Technology Education courses integrated into each class. The Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Academy (UANRCA) is designed for youth in their sophomore year. ABOUT URBAN AG CONTINUED Students are interviewed their freshman year and those who are accepted take Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Agriculture English, Agriculture Geography and Agriculture Economics. Also, in order for all students to participate in the UANRCA they have included a Special Education teacher who co-teaches courses. Each year they will add 60 students into the program starting their sophomore year, recruiting students during their freshman year to see about their interest into the program. By the school year 2014-2015, there will be approximately 180 students in the academy. Recruitment begins during freshman classes targeting a reflection of the school demographics and also those students who are not engaged or connected with other school programming. THEIR DREAM: The Bryan High School Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Academy would like to build a greenhouse to teach students the growing process. Their goal for the greenhouse is to grow produce to give back to the families of Bryan High School, use in our culinary classes and donate to the food bank for the back pack program. Bryan High School has about 1,680 students with 13 portables. The facility was built for 1,200 students. Additional classroom space would allow students to take part in a variety of hands-on activities to bring learning to life. Currently the agriculture teacher shares a classroom with other science teachers. This school year, the agriculture teacher has four different classrooms to teach in. This makes it virtually impossible to set up and complete experiments in class. This past year, students had to conduct some of the experiments in the teachers plan area due to lack of classroom space. For more information contact: Rick Painter Email: Richard.Painter@ops.org Cell Phone: 402-212-9863 Address & School Phone: Bryan High School 4700 Giles Road Omaha, NE 68157 402-557-3100
Triple S Farms shared their passion for pork during a stop on the tour. Stuart and Karen Spader along with Rebekah, Karah, Andrew and baby Bennett Spader were present to answer questions and share opportunities that may exist in the livestock sector.
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Creamy Spiced Coleslaw
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 pound shredded cabbage (To shred your own use 1/4 of a 2-pound head) 1/2 grated carrot Directions 1. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise with everything except the cabbage and carrot. 2. Add the cabbage and carrot and toss to coat. 3. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 4 servings Cost/serving: less than $0.25
Cheeseburger Meat Loaf

Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup, divided 1 egg 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound lean ground beef 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles 6 slices American cheese Directions 1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup ketchup, egg, bread crumbs, onion powder, salt and pepper. 2. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. 3. On a large piece of waxed paper, pat the beef mixture into a 10x6 rectangle. 4. Spread the remaining ketchup over the meat to within 1/2 inch of the long sides and 1 1/2 inches of the short sides. Top with the mustard and pickles. 5. Place 4 cheese slices on top; set remaining cheese aside. 6. Roll up loaf, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and pulling away waxed paper while rolling. Seal seams and ends well. 7. Place loaf, seam side down, in a greased 11x7x2 baking pan. 8. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 F. 9. Cut the reserved cheese slices in half diagonally; place on top of loaf. Return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. 10. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 4-6 servings Cost/serving: $0.75 (6 servings)
Peanut Butter Apple Crumble

Ingredients 5 baking apples, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Crumble Topping 1 cup oatmeal 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon apple juice (or water) Directions 1. In a sealable plastic bag, mix the apples, flour, white and brown sugars and cinnamon. Shake until apples are well coated. 2. Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 9 baking dish. 3. In a medium sized bowl, place the oats, butter, peanut butter and brown sugar. Using a fork and/or your hands, combine until the mixture appears crumbly. 4. Spread the crumbly mixture over the apples. 5. Pour apple juice over the crumbs. 6. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes. Yield: 8 servings Cost/Serving: $0.57 Add a 1/2 cup scoop of ice cream and add $0.25/serving = $0.79
Parmesan Corn on the Cob
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 4 ears corn on the cob 1/4 cup water Salt and pepper Directions 1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, cheese and Italian seasoning; set aside. 2. Place husked ears of corn in a shallow microwave-safe dish. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-10 minutes, turning once (cooking time varies with microwaves and personal preferences). 3. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. 4. Brush with butter mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yield: 4 servings Cost/Serving: $0.75
Ways to Stretch the Food Dollar

Buy foods in bulk Purchase store brands Buy seasonal foods Grow and preserve your own vegetables Buy in quantity Prepare foods from scratch rather than using boxed/prepared foods
UPCOMING MONTHS
Below are themes for the coming months! Submit your recipe to: tarag@nefb.org October famous fast food/restaurant recipes November crockpot recipes December under 30 minute recipes January breads
Creamy Spiced Coleslaw recipe from allrecipes.com with modifications by Lois Linke, Rock County Farm Bureau member. Cheeseburger Meat Loaf and Parmesan Corn on the Cob recipes from Taste of Homes Quick Cooking Annual Recipes Cookbook. Peanut Butter Apple Crumble recipe from inspiredbyfamilymag.com. All photos by Linke.
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Curb the Confusion about Health Care

As we get closer to Oct. 1, there is a lot of news and noise around the Affordable Care Act (ACA). While the new health plans created under the ACA are not effective until Jan. 1, 2014, the process of purchasing can begin on Oct. 1. In order to help our members understand the changes and how it may impact them, we sat down with Steve Kammeyer, director of Health Insurance Services for Farm Bureau, and asked him some questions. Does the ACA impact me? The simple answer is yes. It will affect almost everyone in some manner. However, there is really very little impact on those who are 65 and older who have Medicare coverage and a Medicare Supplement policy. Those covered under group plans through their employer should visit with their employer on what changes are in store. The bulk of changes come from those purchasing individual coverage and that is what we will discuss today. What is the importance of the Oct. 1 date? Oct. 1 is the first date of the Annual Election Period (AEP). The AEP is a period of time when you can purchase the new ACA compliant policies. The AEP this year runs from Oct. 1 through March 31, 2014. If you enroll between Oct. 1, 2013 and Dec. 15, 2013, you will have a Jan. 1, 2014, effective date. If you enroll later than that, your effective date will be later. In future years, the AEP is scheduled to run from Oct. 1-Dec. 7, with effective dates of Jan. 1. During this time, the insurance company must accept your application for coverage and there is no underwriting and no exclusions or denials because of health condition. Is that the only time I can buy health insurance? It is not the only time you can buy, but it is the only time you can buy without a qualifying life event. A qualifying life event can make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Examples of a qualifying life event include: Loss of coverage through your employer group or other group plan; Moving to a new state; Certain changes in your income; Changes in family size (marriage, divorce, birth of a child). The only two enrollment options to buy individual health insurance are during the AEP or during an SEP which occurs because of a qualifying life event. What options do I have? If you have purchased a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) policy through your Farm Bureau agent, you will have some options to consider. You have received or will soon be receiving a renewal package from BCBSNE. In that mailing you learned that you can no longer keep your current plan design and must move to a new ACA compliant plan. BCBSNE has mapped you into one of the new plans and that plan is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2014. You have a few options at this point: You can check the box indicating that you want to move to the plan you were mapped into, and you will be moved to that new plan on Jan. 1, 2014. You can also select to move to any other plan that BCBSNE offers and those options are all laid out in the communication you received from them. You simply have to mark the box of the plan that you would like to select and return it to BCBSNE, and you will be moved to that new plan on Jan. 1, 2014. If you do nothing you will be automatically moved to the mapped plan on Jan. 1, 2014. How do I know what is right for me and determine what I need to do? There are many different things to consider when comparing the plans. The best thing to do is to contact your local Farm Bureau agent. They are trained on the ACA as well as the new plans available. They can help you sort out your options and make the right decision for you and your family. If you dont currently work with a Farm Bureau agent, you can locate one by going to fbfs.com and use the agent locator tool. They are standing by ready to help you with all of your insurance needs.
Tablet App for My American Farm Now Available

WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a tablet app modeled after the popular agricultural game site, My American Farm. The app is now available for free download on iTunes and Google Play. The app features five games from My American Farm In My Barn; My Little Ag Me; Equipment Engineer; Farmers Market Challenge; and Ag Across America. App users are rewarded with a virtual sticker after successfully completing each game. Stickers can be dragged and dropped onto a virtual passport, allowing users to track their progress. New resources have also been developed to provide guidance for using the app in a traditional or non-traditional setting. A formal lesson plan for classroom instruction, as well as tips and tricks for suggested integration in a variety of settings will be available at myamericanfarm.org/games. For additional information, email myamericanfarm@fb.org. The My American Farm educational resource is a special project of the Foundation. The site and resources are made possible through the generous support of title sponsor, DuPont Pioneer. To take advantage of the free My American Farm resources, games and activities, visit myamericanfarm.org. The My American Farm app is now available for free download on iTunes and Google Play. The app features five games from the My American Farm webpage.
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10th largest county
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Non-Farm Jobs Created

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Nebraska economy in 2012.
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1inch
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Trucking
Retail Stores
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Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy Aug. 22-23, 2013 LaVista, Neb.
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From left, Karah Perdue, Shane Greving, Matt Krenk, Jamie Keep and Ryan Ueberrhein attempt to master the marshmallow challenge in Omaha at the Leadership Academy meeting Aug. 22-23.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy Sept. 9-11, 2013 Washington, D.C.
Leadership Academy members received a tour of the U.S. Capitol building and an opportunity to walk out on the House floor with Congressman Adrian Smith. Pictured on the steps of the capitol, front row from left: Karah Perdue, Stephanie Hruby, Julie Reed, Jamie Keep and Shane Greving; back row from left: Matt Krenk, Ryan Ueberrhein, Andy Schmidt and Melodie Loostrom. Leadership Academy members met with all members of the Nebraska Congressional delegation on their trip to Washington, D.C. They met with Sen. Deb Fischer, bringing issues from their farm or ranch to the table. Top issues included SPCC, farm bill and questions on the situation with Syria.
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AFBF Annual Convention Lodging for Nebraska Farm Bureau members will be at Marriott River Center.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Group Dinner January 12, 2013 Ritas on the River
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Smith Impacted During D.C. Internship

Audrey Smith of Walla Walla, Wash., was selected as the second recipient of the Keith R. Olsen Agricultural Policy Internship Award at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Smith secured a summer internship in the office of Congressman Adrian Smith, who serves the third district of Nebraska. I was honored to be selected as the award recipient, said Smith. I really got a feel for how government works. Working in D.C. also made me so much more confident andreassuredin my choice to studyagricultureand policy. I would love to go back to D.C. The Olsen Internship Award enabled Smith to intern in a public policy position in Washington, D.C. Most internships in the nations capital are unpaid; the award provided support for living expenses in one of the nations most expensive cities. Smith noted it was shocking to see just how divided the House of Representatives is in terms of party affiliation. It was really hard watching bills being shot down by both sides when they are so desperately needed, like the first farm bill. Just when you think that something will pass, you watch a 15 minute vote take place, and all the votes start adding up and just like that the bill fails following days and days of debating, she said. Living and working in D.C. really made me appreciate the all the people that dedicate their lives to our country. It was eye opening and a little scary to see all the changes being made to our government everyday that will impact my generation in the future, said Smith. It was also a great way to make long lasting connections. I now have friends all over the country from California, Iowa, Oregon, New York, the list goes on and on, said Smith. I strongly encourage anyone who is thinking they might want to go to D.C. to apply. If you ask anyone that has lived or visited D.C. it is very expensive and this scholarship helped me outtremendously! Not only do you receive amonetaryaward, but also emotional support from Nebraska Farm Bureau while you are there, concluded Smith. Audrey Smith is a senior at UNL studying agriculture economics with public policy focus. While at UNL, Smith served as the cocaptain of the University of Nebraska Rodeo team and secretary for the Collegiate Farm Bureau. She also is the secretary of the Sigma Alpha sorority. The Keith R. Olsen Agricultural Policy Internship Award was established in 2011 by Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation to honor Olsen, who served as Farm Bureau president from 2002 to 2011 and on the board of directors for nearly 20 years. Olsen had emphasized creating opportunities in agriculture for young people during his years with the organization. The award provides up to $4,000 to a UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources junior or senior to work
Audrey Smith, the second recipient of the Keith R. Olsen Agricultural Policy Internship Award, interned with Congressman Adrian Smiths office this summer. as an intern in a Nebraska Congressional office, a Congressional Committee or approved agricultural organization.
Audrey Smith of Walla Walla, Wash., spent her summer in Washington, D.C., interning in Congressman Adrian Smiths office. She said living and working in D.C. really made her appreciate all the people that dedicate their lives to our country.
New $1,000 Truck Incentive Available For FB Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. Effective immediately and continuing through April 1, Chevrolet and GMC are offering exclusively to Farm Bureau members an additional $1,000 incentive on the acquisition of any new 2013 or 2014 regular cab, heavy duty (2500/3500 series) truck. This is in addition to the standard $500 Farm Bureau incentive, which brings the total Farm Bureau incentive on Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD models to $1,500. The $1,500 Farm Bureau discount can be added to Chevrolet and GMC retail and Business Choice incentives that are available at time of purchase. The end of one year and the beginning of the next is when farmers, ranchers and other business owners are managing their taxes, said American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman Sept. 13. The timing of new equipment purchases including trucks can be an important tool in an effective tax management strategy, he added. Farm Bureau members are eligible for the added discount if they have been members for at least 60 consecutive days in a state that participates in the FB Member Advantage! program with General Motors. Farm Bureau members in Nebraska are eligible when the 60-day membership requirement is met. To take advantage of the applicable Farm Bureau discount on these or any other new Chevrolet (except Volt), Buick or GMC vehicles, members log onto fbverify.com/ gm and enter their membership number and zip code. If eligible, the information will be verified and a certificate will appear that must be printed and taken to the dealership of choice for presentation to the sales person. There is no limit to the number of certificates that a member may print or use, although certificates do expire after 60 days. General Motors is the official vehicle sponsor of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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The2013-2014 Nebraska FFAstate officer team stopped by the Nebraska Farm Bureau state office on Mon., Aug. 5 to learn more about Nebraska Farm Bureau and about issues affecting agriculture.
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Congratulations to Karl Linke, Southeast Regional Director of Membership, who retired Aug. 1 after 19 years withNebraska Farm Bureau! Thank you Karl for all you have done and the accomplishments you have helped Farm Bureau reach! Linke, black polo, is pictured with his family, from left son Tim and daughter in law Tami; four grandchildren Jackson, Garrit, Payton and Maya; wife Lois and their daughter Mandy.
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PROPERTY TAXES AND AGRICULTURE:

TIM
WRONG WAY
Nebraska Farm Bureau has kicked off a new campaign Farm Bureau has created a one-stop location on its targeted to helping Farm Bureau members shape the fu- website at nefb.org to give people interested in the ture of Nebraskas state tax policy. The Join the Drive, tax reform topic background information, talking points Help Steer Nebraska Taxes campaign is in response to and other resources. ongoing talks about broader tax reform initiated in the While much of the Legislatures conversation in 2013 legislative session by the governor. Despite the fact 2013 centered around the idea of eliminating state state senators closed the 2013 legislative session with- income taxes, Nebraska Farm Bureau is encouraging out making any major reforms, discussions are ongoing members to use the Join the Drive campaign to through the Legislatures make property tax relief creation of a Tax Moderna major part of the LegThe Nebraska Legislature has formed ization Committee which islatures conversations. a Tax Modernization Committee has been charged with From 2002 to 2012 propto study Nebraskas tax system. identifying possible changerty tax collections stateAs part of the study, public hearings es for consideration in the wide grew 73 percent. will be held across the state to seek 2014 legislative session. Often I hear our meminput from Nebraska citizens. The Tax Modernization bers say that if you make Committee has scheduled money, you pay income The hearing schedule is: a series of public hearings taxes. Property taxes are to be held across Nebraska different. Farmers, ranchSept. 23 Scottsbluff 4-7 p.m. in late September through ers and homeowners Western Nebraska Community College early October to gather must pay them regardless Sept. 24 North Platte 1:30-4:30 p.m. input on different ideas of their income for the North Platte Community College related to tax reform, said year. There is no decision Jay Rempe, vice president making relative to propSept. 26 Norfolk 1:30-4:30 p.m. of governmental relations erty taxes, said Rempe. Northeast Community College for Nebraska Farm Bureau. Property taxes weigh Oct. 17 Omaha 1:30-4:30 p.m. With the committee particularly hard on NeMetro Community College actively seeking input from braska farmers and ranchNebraskans, it is imporers who represent roughly Oct. 18 Lincoln 10 a.m.-1 p.m. tant they hear from Farm 3 percent of the states State Capitol Building Bureau members about population, but now pay the various ideas that are nearly a quarter of the being discussed. Now is the time to weigh in with the property taxes collected statewide. committee on the direction of tax policy, said Rempe. Doing something meaningful on property tax reThe Join the Drive campaign was started to help form wont just help farmers and ranchers, but has the bring awareness about the opportunities to engage at potential to help all of our members, said Rempe. the upcoming hearings, but also to put more resources Rempe encourages anyone interested in tax rein the hands of members to help them in providing form discussion to be a part of the Join the Drive input to the Legislature. campaign. It can be difficult for people to get excited when Tax reform will be one of, if not the major issue, you start talking about taxes, but at the end of the in the upcoming legislative session. Nows the time to day having sound tax policy is critical to our members make your voice be heard if youre one of the many whether they are looking at their personal finances or people in the state who have watched your property the bottom lines of their businesses, said Rempe. taxes continue to climb, Rempe said.
OUR T E D A E FOR
SPEED LIMIT
Since 2008 agriculture land values increased
From 2002-2012 property taxes collected statewide grew
73%
while statewide real property increased
80%
35%.
OVERSIZE LOAD
Ag landowners represent less than
3% of Nebraskas
24%
population, but pay roughly 24% of total property taxes statewide. Farmers and ranchers share the large burden of school funding roughly In comparison, Nebraska provides roughly
SCHOOL CROSSING
$600 million
of ag land property taxes go to fund schools.
for state aid to schools, with fewer rural schools receiving state aid.
$900 million
EAST 80
Des Moines
SOUTH
81
Topeka
DEAD END
Farmers and ranchers cant pass on the costs of higher taxes.
Property taxes paid in Nebraska per average farm are typically higher than any other state.
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Keith-Arthur
284-3930
301 S. Main, Humphrey Carol Wemhoff 540 Nebraska, Osceola Steve Dey
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104 W. 11th, Neligh Al Stelling, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Brandon Doke
1900 E. Military, Ste. 248B, Fremont Sherry Leriger, LUTCF 202 N. Main St., Hooper Alisa Schlueter 408 E. 1st, Fremont Jacklyn Weekley
116 W. 6th St., Ogallala Dustin Weiss
Kimball-Banner Knox
235-3085 373-4600
Red Willow
213 S. Chestnut, Kimball Bailey Lord
Boone
395-6363 762-4505
Dundy 423-5793
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802 W. B St., Ste. 104, McCook Sara Richards Jimmy Gleason
124 N. 4th, Albion Ron Erickson, LUTCF
Douglas 758-6633
920 N 204th Street, Ste. 160, Elkhorn Troy Perchal Staci Bartels
120 N. Broadway, Bloomfield Allen Walton
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345-2234 826-5111 243-2233 821-2157 332-2683
Box Butte
Fillmore
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Lancaster/Lincoln 420-7453
2455 Pine Lake Rd., Ste. 100, Lincoln Michael Kastens Jason Schluckebier David Duff
505 W. B Street, McCook Al Gunther
407 E 3rd, Alliance Rhonda Baseggio
960 S. 13th, Geneva Steve Schiermeyer
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5728 S. 144th, Omaha Jon Christensen Jason Wickham Shane Myers Joe Pane
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477-6262
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Garfield Hall
728-3400 382-5707
Lancaster/Lincoln
4 21-9100
Buffalo
234-4922
5810 2nd Ave., Kearney Matt Myers Rich Peters
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Sarpy
101 Enterprise Dr., Gretna Clay Heavican
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Sarpy
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Butler Cass
Douglas/Omaha 884-4410
16944 Audrey St., Ste. 5, Omaha David Burke, LUTCF Michael Jenkins
319 E St., David City Ralph Carleo, LUTCF
2302 W. 8th #1, Plattsmouth Lon Widler Lori Baker
Douglas/Omaha 614-0707
7114 N. 102 Cr., Omaha Matt Guzinski Todd Noecker, LUTCF, CLTC
710 N. Webb Rd. East Wing, Grand Island John Barnett Kris Jerke Ashley Niedfelt Ed Mandeville
5225 S. 16th St., Lincoln Adrian Diaz
Saunders Saunders
113 East 5th, Wahoo Kyle Cooper 1408 Silver St., Ashland Patrick Liewer
249 Cherry Hill Blvd., Ste. 2, Lincoln Melissa Wheeler 1401 N. Cotner, Ste. 201, Lincoln Ryan Rohl
Hamilton Harlan
694-2399
Scottsbluff-Sioux 635-8005
108 East 19th, Scottsbluff Richard Bretthauer 101 E. 22nd, Scottsbluff Tim Jordening, LUTCF
211 16th, Aurora J.J. Rother 604 West Main, Alma Ray Bunnell
Lancaster/Waverly 786-0465 928-2232

13220 Callum Dr., Ste. 3, Waverly Rusty Wellman
Scottsbluff-Sioux 635-0900 Scottsbluff Seward 633-1684 641-8336 638-4566 282-1000 768-6218 385-2208
Cass
296-2500 254-6945 882-4232 376-3328 254-4193
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Douglas/Omaha
991-8200
Cedar Chase
109 N. Broadway, Hartington Allen Walton
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614-3187
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222 W 27th St., Ste 200, Scottsbluff Mark Boles 424 Main St., Seward Lisa Eggerling
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Clay
773-4272
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Thayer
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934-2232
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What Would Your Life Be Like Without Nebraska Agriculture?

Life without agriculture? Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture are hoping to answer that question for students across the state. The two organizations have teamed up to host a video contest for Nebraska classrooms as a part of their goals to promote agriculture literacy. Agriculture is a staple of Nebraskas economy accounting for one in four jobs across our state. But with a growing distance between farmers and ranchers to students, an understanding of the impact of agriculture is becoming a major issue. This is where the idea for the Day @ The Farm Contest originated, said Cathy Day, interim executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The Day @ The Farm Contest is designed to educate students about the importance of agriculture in their lives no matter where they live, said Deanna Karmazin, state director of the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program. Through the contest, we hope to reach classrooms who want to learn more about where their food, fuel and clothing comes from. Teachers and their classrooms, grades K-12, are invited to submit a video by Nov. 15, answering the question What would your life be like without Nebraska Agriculture? Three classrooms will be selected as grand prize winners from across the state. Additional rules and contest information is outlined below. Winning classrooms will receive an all-expense paid field trip to farms or ranches near their school as well as a surprise lunch party congratulating them as a grand prize winner. We are asking all Farm Bureau members to encourage their childrens, grandchildrens and neighbors classrooms to apply for this awesome opportunity! All of the information on the Day @ The Farm contest can be found online at nefb.org, said Day.
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1. Video and entry forms are due Fri., Nov. 15, 2013. Entry forms and contest information is found on Nebraska Farm Bureaus website at nefb.org, or may be mailed or emailed by contacting Kassi Williams at kassiw@nefb.org or 402-421-4730. 2. Videos must be less than three (3) minutes in length. 3. Videos may also be submitted online via dropbox.com, via email tokassiw@nefb.orgor by mailing a DVD to: Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Attn.: Day @ The Farm, Kassi Williams P.O. Box 80299 Lincoln, NE 68501 To submit a video viadropbox.com, a free document sharing program, your video file must be named as follows: TeacherName_SchoolDistrict (Example: MsSmith_SouthernValley). Be sure to share your file with the email address: kassiw@nefb.org. 4. Three (3) grand prize winners will be selected by a panel of judges. Nebraska Farm Bureau will notify winning classrooms by Dec. 15, 2013. To announce the prize to classrooms, each grand prize winning classroom will earn a lunch party to celebrate their upcoming trip to a farm or ranch. 5. Each grand prize winning classroom will receive: i. Surprise lunch victory celebration at their school. ii. Transportation, including insurance, to and from a farm or ranch. 1. In some areas, classrooms may need to visit more than one farm or ranch; transportation will be included for the entire day. iii. Up to a day full of exploring, lessons and fun at a farm or ranch. 6. All farm and ranch visits must be completed by the end of the 2013-2014 school year. 7. To be eligible entries must be from Nebraska classrooms. Grades K-12 are eligible. 8. All students featured in the video must have guardian signed waiver for the use of their image. This is to be handled by the teacher or school. If a classroom has a student who has not completed the image waiver, the school must notify Nebraska Farm Bureau. 9. Entry videos, farm visit images and winner announcement images may be used by Nebraska Farm Bureau for promotional activities. 10. Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation has full authority to modify or cancel the contest as needed.
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Teacher Name: ______________________________________________________ School District: ______________________________________________________ School Address (street, city, state, zip): ____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ School Phone Number: ________________________________________________ Teacher Email: _______________________________________________________ Grade Level: _____________________ Class size: _______________________
By submitting the entry, you are agreeing to abide by all contest rules outlined on nefb.org. ENTRY FORMS AND VIDEOS DUE NOV. 15, 2013. Videos may be submitted online, via Dropbox (see how below), via email to kassiw@nefb.org or by mailing a DVD to: Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Attn.: Day @ The Farm, Kassi Williams P.O. Box 80299 Lincoln, NE 68501 To submit a video viadropbox.com, a free document sharing program, your video file must be named as follows: TeacherName_SchoolDistrict (Example: MsSmith_SouthernValley). Be sure to share your file with the email address kassiw@nefb.org.
Additional Ag Day Activities

Nebraska Farm Bureau will be offering a wide range of activities and promotions for National Ag Week, which will run March 24-28, 2014. All County Farm Bureaus are encouraged to participate in National Ag Week to promote agriculture literacy across Nebraska. County Farm Bureau Ag Day Kits Kits will include promotional materials and ideas for County Farm Bureaus to utilize for local outreach. Ag Day Kits will be available at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention Dec. 8-10, 2013, for pick-up as well as online at nefb.org/members or from your Regional Director of Membership following convention. Trayliners Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture will be helping to sponsor trayliners for National Ag Week at restaurants across the state that will educate diners on where their food comes from. NAYC School Presentations Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture will be coordinating presentations by Nebraska Agriculture Youth Council to grade schools throughout the state to educate students on how ingredients from a pizza start out on a farm or ranch. For more information or to request a presentation at your school, contact Deanna Karmazin at 402-421-4408 or deannak@nefb.org. Ag Pen Pal Mailing Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom will be mailing A to Z product posters to all teachers that are a part of the Ag Pen Pal program during National Ag Week. If you are not already signed up to be an Ag Pen Pal, contact Shayna Truax at shaynat@nefb.org or 402-421-4447 to sign up!
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Nebraska State Fair Aug. 23-Sept. 2, 2013 Grand Island, Neb.

The Nebraska State Fair is the mecca for 4-H and FFA exhibitors across the state to showcase their hard work throughout the year, and this year Nebraska Farm Bureau was proud to offer them an extra reward for their efforts. All 4-H and FFA large animal exhibitors received a T-shirt sponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau. Recipients were encouraged to wear and share their shirts with pride around the fairgrounds. Below are some of the photos that we received.
Nebraska Farm Bureau would like to give a big thank you to the members that took the time to volunteer at the State Fair Beef Pit Aug. 27. Volunteers included Bill Lueck from Ord, Tom Smedra from Mason City, Shane Greckel from Bloomfield, Ben Keep from Scotia, Dennis Keil from Louisville, Dylan Ferris from Central City, Nick Halmes from Plattsmouth, Jim Johnson from Dix, Susan Nelson from Monroe, Willow Holoubek from David City, state board member Don Benner from Central City, and Farm Bureau staff Jay Ferris, Jordan Dux and Whittney Kelley. Again, thank you for helping Nebraska Farm Bureau with a successful day at the Nebraska State Fair!
Morgan Pelster, Andrea Pelster and Sadie Scarborough from the Wheeler Central FFA Chapter were wearing their Producer of Livestock T-shirts while leading their Boer goats to the pens they had just placed fresh bedding and feed in.
Staff and volunteers worked the booth at the Nebraska State Fair visiting with people about Nebraska Farm Bureau and the importance of agriculture in Nebraska. Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroomwas on hand during theNebraska State Fairto educate students about Nebraska Agriculture. Deanna Karmazin, state director, educates students on where their milk comes from above.
Walker Behnken wears his Producer of Livestock T-shirt with pride. He is leading Mohrview Daylight who is his cousinColt Wakefields 4-H project. Colt received Reserve Junior Champion with Daylight during the 4-H/FFA Youth Dairy Cattle Show.
Preston Acton of Gage County sheers his lamb in preparation for the show ring in the sheep barn while wearing his Producer of Livestock T-shirt.
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Nebraska Farm Bureau welcomed 70 new members to the Farm Bureau family atHusker Harvest Days in Grand Island! The booth also gave away more than 5,000 sno cones going through 425 pounds of ice and 13 gallons of sno cone topping. Kameron Buss, Elise Espland, Calie Hiegel and Abigail Staehr enjoy their sno cones and sunglasses on day one of the show.
New Farm Bureau members who joined at Husker Harvest Days received $20 cash back. Husker Harvest Days ran Sept. 10-12 in Grand Island and features the most extensive state-of-the-art information and technology available for agricultural producers. Pictured is new member, Victoria Lipousky, receiving her $20 cash back after joining Nebraska Farm Bureau. Seventy new members took advantage of the deal!
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 4:30 p.m. YF&R Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1 5:30 p.m. Credentials Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Board Dinner & Meeting 7:00 p.m. YF&R Dinner (off-site) DAY 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:00 a.m. Convention & Voting Delegate Registration Trade Show YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2 9:00 a.m. Presidents Annual Address 10:15 a.m. Keynote Address 11:30 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Convention & Voting Delegate Registration Trade Show Workshops 1, 2, 3 YF&R Discussion Meet Round 3 2:30 p.m. Workshops 1, 2, 3 YF&R Discussion Meet Round 3 4:00 p.m. General Session 4:55 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Finalists Announced 5:00 p.m. SLPC Meeting DAY 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 (cont.) 5:15 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet Finals 6:30 p.m. NFB Foundation for Agriculture Fundraising Dinner Awards & Recognition, Entertainment DAY 2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Convention & Voting Delegate Registration 7:45 a.m. Caucuses 8:00 a.m. General Session 9:00 a.m. YF&R & APC Workshop 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00p.m. Convention & Voting Delegate Registration General Session (Elections at 1:00 p.m.) 1:30 p.m. YF&R & APC Training (Committee Members Only) 5:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Reception 6:30 p.m. Annual FB Banquet Silver Eagle Award & Entertainment County Photos WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 7:30 a.m. Board of Directors Breakfast & Meeting
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As far as moisture we had good rains, but we are due for some rain. Our subsoil moisture has still not replenished. Silage cutting Greg Villwok is going strong right now. Wayne County Harvest for high moisture corn for cattle feed will start sometime next week. Dryland soybean harvests should start in a couple of weeks. Irrigated crop harvest looks to be in about three weeks or so. We were blessed with good rains early on, and our pastures look great. We have excellent growing conditions right now.
northwest
The last good rain we had was almost three weeks ago; we only received an inch and a quarter, so we need more rain. It has been Travis Anderson cool and drizzly lately, and Dawes County it is keeping pastures from deteriorating. Wheat farmers need more rain to plant winter wheat. There is no significant subsoil moisture.
north central
Crop conditions look good. Farmers are chopping silage right now. Harvest will most likely start in about a week for dryland crops. Will Williams We havent received any Brown County moisture since early August and pastures are drying up, which is pretty typical of the season. There is no subsoil moisture.
central
Crop wise everything looks good. We are harvesting seed corn right now in our area. Seed corn yields are better than expected. Shane Greving Soybean and field corn Merrick County harvest are at least two weeks away. Moisture is good right now, but we will need more subsoil moisture. However, I think we are sitting better this year than last year regarding subsoil moisture.
southwest
Right now we are seeing some dryland corn harvest, and it is coming in at 50 pounds per bushel and dryland soybeans are in at 54 Sarah Bomark pounds per bushel. Farmers Lincoln County are looking at harvesting irrigated crops in about two weeks. We need more rain in central Lincoln County and overall the subsoil moisture is still lacking. Pastures arent looking good at all. Some calves are being weaned earlier than usual like we had to last year. We just need more rain in our area to make a difference. The rains we have had have been spotty.
south central
We are about two weeks away from corn harvest, and I think soybean harvest may be in the next week or so. We just got some Ryan Weeks moisture, but we have been Adams County extremely dry in northern Adams County. Pastures look brown and in need of more rain.
southeast
In our area the moisture we have received has helped to recharge the soil profile, but there is still concern that it is still dry Matthew Krenk further down. The rain we Seward County are receiving now is not helping to dry down the crop. Now we hope we have some warm dry days to help advance us toward harvest. We are all dryland and expect soybean harvest to start in a week to week in a half. We might see corn harvest in the next two to three weeks. Cool season grasses are looking better since we have had these rains.
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NATIONAL NEWS Congressional Happenings

Farm Bureau Disappointed with Courts Bay Ruling The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) expressed disappointment with the district courts recent ruling upholding the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) total maximum daily load for the Chesapeake Bay. We believe the ruling is incorrect and has huge implications for farmers and many others in the Bay area and nationwide, said AFBF President Bob Stallman in a statement. Further, according to Stallman: Win or lose in this lawsuit, farmers care deeply about our natural environment and want to do our part to improve water quality. But Congress did not authorize EPA to dictate how farmers, builders, homeowners and towns would share the responsibility of achieving clean water. That is the states job. We believe EPAs approach wrongly puts federal agency staff in charge of intensely local land use decisions. AFBF and allies in the case are reviewing the decision and evaluating next steps. Farm Bureau Endorses House Waterways Bill The House version of a bill to update the nations marine infrastructure will help Americas farmers and ranchers compete in global markets. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), repairs, construction and upgrades to Americas waterways and marine transportation system will help ensure the reliability of the nations most affordable, energy efficient and environmentally sustainable mode of transporting agricultural products. Introduced by Reps. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) and Timothy Bishop (D-N.Y.), H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, will help modernize the lock and dam infrastructure on the inland waterways system while also making necessary investments in the nations shipping ports. Farm Bureau believes having an efficient and reliable inland waterway system linked to competitive ports is vital to Americas ability to provide affordable agricultural products domestically and to compete internationally, stated AFBF President Bob Stallman, in a letter to the four members of Congress. Given their ability to move large amounts of cargo, the nations inland waterways are a strategic, economic and military resource. Farm Bureau had hoped that a fix to the EPAs Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation would be included in the legislation; however, fearing a wave of Clean Water Act amendments, the language was left out. We remain focused on working with members of both the House and the Senate to add a legislative fix to the SPCC regulation to legislation yet this year. Baucus, Camp Call for Fairer, Simpler Tax Code Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) met this week with family farmers and local business leaders in Memphis, Tenn., to talk about the critical need to overhaul the nations tax code in order to boost its fairness, reduce complexity and improve the economy. Plain and simple, the tax code is broken. Fixing it is the best way to spark long-term growth in our economy, create good-paying jobs and make families lives easier, Sens. Baucus and Camp said in a joint statement. Farm Bureau supports reform that includes a tax code that recognizes the financial challenges faced by farmers and ranchers. Farmers, Businesses Call for Passage of TPA Bill More than a half-dozen business organizations joined the American Farm Bureau Federation in urging Congress to approve new trade promotion authority legislation (TPA). TPA involves Congress in determining negotiating objectives for trade agreements and allows trade pact implementing legislation to be considered without amendment. TPA is a critical tool for advancing pending and future trade agreements that support U.S. economic growth and jobs and benefit American businesses, farmers and workers. We see strong bipartisan support for TPA and urge movement on TPA legislation as soon as possible, so it can be passed this year and help ensure strong outcomes in both ongoing and future U.S. trade negotiations, the groups wrote in a letter to Sens. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Finance Committee, and Reps. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) and Sander Levin (D-Mich.), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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A Less Than Flattering Fit America and Obesity

By Kassi Williams More than a third of U.S. adults and more than 17 percent of children are obese. America, as a developed country, is leading the world in this less than flattering statistic. There are multiple causes of obesity, but in the end its pretty simple calories in are more than calories out, said Marcia Wallen, MS, RD, LMNT, registered dietitian Marcia Wallen with Williamsburg Hy- registered dietitian Vee in Lincoln. In order to lose one pound, you need to burn or eat 3,500 fewer calories. Thats 500 calories or a sandwich and a glass of milk per day over a weeks time, said Wallen. Obesity is most prevalent in developed countries with higher income levels. Yet, the average American spends just 10 percent of their income on food, including restaurants and takeout. This remains one of the lowest percentages around the world, according to a U.S. Department of Agricultures Economic Research Service study. Obesity isnt income related. Americans dont walk or bike, we drive places. We sit in front of computers, video games and TVs. We look for the nearest parking spot, and we eat more, said Wallen. Losing weight is not easy. People need to work on both sides of the equation eating fewer calories and moving more. Grocery stores are larger than ever, stocking different types of food consumers are demanding, the number of farmers markets is at an all time high, restaurants are on every street corner today Americans have more options of where and how to source their food than ever. One of the options includes how their food was raised. The organic market has had a massive increase in sales, growing from $3.4 billion in 1997 to $26.7 billion in 2010, but studies show that eating organic doesnt equate to healthier eating. Organically-grown food is higher in price, but not due to increased nutrition, but it must be produced through approved methods. These practices are often more expensive to implement, causing organic food to be two or three times more expensive. There are no studies that show organic is healthier. Some people are willing to spend more for the method food was grown, but the bottom line is you can eat healthy and it doesnt need to cost more the cost of an apple is less than that of a candy bar, said Wallen. as non-GMO food. Hundreds of studies have and continue to demonstrate that GMOs do not present any health risk, allergies, cancers, infertility, ADHD or any other diseases. In the years that farmers have grown GMO seeds, approximately 1994, there has not been a single documented instance of harm to human health from GMOs. Grass-fed There are multiple standards for grassfed labels or certifications, but all of cattle and sheep spend the majority of their life eating grass in pastures. The determinate of grass-fed are those cattle or sheep that have been raised on a pasture their entire lives. This takes the animals longer to reach maturity and is difficult to do in the majority of North America due to seasons and changing weather conditions causing an increase in price. Grass-fed meat has not been proven to be more nutritious or healthy, but all types of meat provide essential nutrients to your body. Antibiotic Free Some consumers are concerned that antibiotics used in animals have contributed to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in humans; however, there has Other sections of grocery stores that have increased are the frozen or pre-prepared foods areas, due to demands of convenience. Convenience foods are wonderful, but also tend to be higher in fat, calories and sodium than homemade options. Our lifestyle has changed so that someone isnt at home cooking, and changing our lifestyle is where it gets complicated, said Wallen. Wallen noted there are a few simple things families can do to combat obesity 1. Watch portion sizes a. 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Consumers have more choices than ever before on where and how to source their food, yet when asked the majority of consumers purchasing organic, local, antibiotic free and grass-fed do not fully understand the labels or the production processes behind them. Below is a breakdown. USDA Certified Organic Those who raise organically-grown food must follow a strict set of guidelines outlined by the USDA which indicates that the food has been produced through approved methods. These practices are often more expensive to implement, causing organic food to be two or three times more expensive. A common misconception is that organically raised foods do not use pesticides or fertilizers. Organic farmers can choose from certified pesticides and fungicides on their crops. They can also use organic matter (livestock manure) for fertilizer. Additionally, consumers often believe that organic food is healthier and provides their family greater nutritional value this is unproven. Organic is no safer or better for you than conventional according to a recent systematic review by Stanford University which examined hundreds of studies.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational game entitled Load the Lunchbox that helps young learners connect the food in their lunchboxes to the farmers who produce it. The engaging new game was designed specifically for the pre-K-K learner, but is fun for the whole family. Learners meet Farmer Luis who takes them on a trip to farms across the nation. At each stop, learners race to swipe the screen and harvest all of the nutritious food on the farm. Once harvested, learners earn a related item to add to their lunchbox. Accompanying the game is a new eComic Teaching Winter Wheat that allows players to join Benjamin P. Farmington as he visits a wheat farm throughout the year to learn about how wheat is planted, grown, harvested, stored and processed. The new game and resources can be found at myamericanfarm.org/games/ load_the_lunchbox/. In addition to the release of Load the Lunchbox, the Foundation also announced the launch of a new version of the popular game Ag Spin N Solve. In this enhanced version, users pick from a variety of agricultural categories before spinning the prize wheel and solving a word puzzle. New subject areas and terms have been added to the game to help learners increase their understanding of the science and technology involved in agriculture. My American Farm is an educational game platform that was launched in 2011 to engage pre-K through fifth grade learners in the discovery of relevant agricultural issues. Today the free site offers 17 agriculturallythemed games and more than 100 free educator resources such as lesson plans, activity sheets and comics. Two additional games will be released later this year. The My American Farm educational resource is a special project of the Foundation. The site and resources are made possible through the generous support of title sponsor, DuPont Pioneer. To take advantage of the free My American Farm resources, games and activities, visit myamericanfarm.org.
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 2 drying bins, loaded; $10,000 Conrad 24, 6 ring, 6,000bu+; $20,000 GSI 36, 9 ring, 21,000bu+; both have grain spreaders, 3 down augers, drying floors, vertical unload. Call Cairo, 308-485-4464. FOR SALE: John Deere 9400 combine w/915 platform, 3083/4178 hrs, $35,000, very good condition. Call Cass, 402275-3349. FOR SALE: John Deere 1996 920F, flex head, very good condition, low acres, shed kept, recent new wobble box, clean and straight, $6,475. Call Adams, 402-705-0373. FOR SALE: Mercedes single axle semi truck; 22 jet grain trailer; DMI markers; 60 x 8 fedral auger with swing hopper. Call Platte, 402-276-0385, 402276-0776. FOR SALE: J.D. deep chisel 5 shank; J.D. 630 wide front 3 point; J.D. 70 gas; 65 Ford ton with utility bed, new 6 cyl. Motor; 57 Chevy truck, cabot chasis; J.D. 700 grind mixer. Call Sherman/Valley, 308-7455064.
FOR SALE: 12 Great Plains chisel graham plow, $800; Pulsafeeder 340 chemical injector for center pivot, $400; Outback 52 guidance system light bar, $600. Call Seward, 402-5344301. FOR SALE: D 19 AC, new paint and decals, three point, $6500; 1977 3.0, 5th wheel camper, AC, $1500; 78 Chev Pu. 454 bored 40 rebuilt tran; 77 Dodge 4 door, big block, good tires. Call Washington, 402-426-9706. FOR SALE: New Idea No. 709, hydro uni and cy turbo charged, front wheel assist with several attachments; Bobcat 2012 S650 skid steer loader, 84 inch bucket, like new, 202 hours. Call Holt, 402-482-5289. FOR SALE: No 9 Hydraulic sickle mower with 9 ft. bar. Call Kimball, 308-235-2507. FOR SALE: 1 good Firestone Tire, 16.9 R96, 2 star; 2 wheel farm trailer with new 2 floor, 5 x 10. Call Madison, 402-8416391. FOR SALE: 2008 Honda Foreman ES, 1,450 miles, ga-
rage kept, new maxis bulldog tires, 2nd seat w/ storage, power steering, electric shift, looks like new, front and back racks. Call Hall, 308-7450249. FOR SALE: 1956 #440 John Deere Crawler; 2 cylinder Detroit Diesel with loader; 1946 John Deere 15-38 tires for pulling; 674 International Tractor, 3 point, wide front, power steering, fenders. Call Platte, 402276-1036. FOR SALE: Cattle head gate, $100; wire winder (pto) $50; rail road ties $4; H tractor with 3 pt. bush hog, blade, and plow $3,500. Call Pawnee, 402-852-0140 or 402-8526479. WANTED: 1946 John Deere B tractor, runable, must be complete. Call Saunders, 402642-5876. VEHICLES FOR SALE: 1998 Ford Taurus SE, 128,000 miles, nice older car. Call Thayer, 402365-4564. FOR SALE: 2009 GMC Yukon SLT, 4WD, white
diamond/titanium, 5.3L Flex Fuel, DVD, Navigation, rear entertainment, sunroof, quad seating, Bose, rearview camera, towing, 20 wheels, chrome+, extras, immaculate, $32,430. Call Valley, 308-750-6221. FOR SALE: 2003 F-150 4x4, Pu. 61K miles, $11,000, very good condition. Call Lancaster, 402-610-0534. WANTED: Willys, two door, aero, ace, wing, eagle automobile. Call Hall, 308-381-1769. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Green recliner lift chair, like new condition, less than 2 years old, $500 or best offer. Please leave a detailed message including your name, phone number and the date and time that you called. Call Dawson, 308-325-2148. FOR SALE: Coleman turquoise gas iron with instruction sheet, pump, in the original box. Call Cheyenne, 308-2501457. FOR SALE: Old ten gallon cream cans, $4 each; old fruit jars; books; magazines, $.25-
$.50. Call Lancaster, 402-3278918. FOR SALE: Several years of Toy Farmer and Farm Collector magazines, $10 for all. Call Madison, 402-640-3028. FOR SALE: Lighted display units $50 or make an offer for multiple units. Great for small business or home! Glass shelves, hangers, 2 drawers. Pictures at tossanoffer.com or text Pierce, 402-992-2245. FOR SALE: 13 ft. trampoline frame, springs, and protective cover, missing pad to jump on. Give an offer. Call Lancaster, 402-489-5613. FOR SALE: 3 piece tub shower surround, sliding door and faucets; alto sax; trombone; clarinet. Call Thayer, 402-3654564. FOR SALE: Oak firewood, split and ready to burn, full size pickup load $125, mid size pickup load $100. Call Washington, 402-533-2123 WANTED: Custom silage and ear corn chopping. Call Cuming, 402-372-6337.
WANTED: DAMAGED GRAIN

We pay top dollar for damaged grain. We buy grain in virtually any condition. Trucks and vacs available. Immediate response anywhere.
Official Notice SHERIDAN COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Tues., Oct. 15, 2013 7:30 p.m. 102 South Post St. Hays Springs, NE
Pruess Elevator, Inc. 800-828-6642

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Designed for the toughest environments and terrain. The most rugged member of the Zimmatic family is built with the industrys thickest pipeline.
Call for a quote today
Official Notice WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING Thurs., Oct. 7, 2013 6:30 p.m. Meal Speaker: Jordan Dux, Director of National Affairs Miss Mollys Wayne, NE
8500 Series
An incredible value featuring structural strength and long-lasting reliability. The 8500 matches the competitions thickest pipeline.
7500 Series
Cost-effectively irrigates elds up to 60 acres, featuring a full 10.5 ft crop clearance. An ideal small eld irrigator.
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BELVIDERE WILLIAMS DRILLING COMPANY, INC. 800-477-3745 402-768-6098
ONEILL KRACL IRRIGATION CO. 402-336-4437
There are two ways to design a machine. One approach is to strap your customers boots on and build something you assume they need. Or, you can let them wear their own boots as they tell you whats really needed in the field. Before we set out to build the BPX9000, we listened closely to what our customers wanted and needed in a bale processor. They kept asking for the same things: Simplicity, Durability and Versatility. So thats the bale processor we built.
An optional square bale kit lets you process large square bales evenly and consistently.
Watch it work at vermeer.com.

Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. 2012 Vermeer Corporation. All rights reserved.
BENKELMAN BOB & DEE STAMM BALER SALES 308-423-2892 Bob 308-423-2441
LOUP CITY ELDON KIEBORZ FARM 308-745-0293
MAXWELL MILLER REPAIR, LLC 308-582-4303 www.millerrepair.com
SHELTON OSTERMEYER EQUIPMENT, INC. 308-467-2345 ostermeyerequip.com
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On top of most current offers, heres a private offer 1 for Farm Bureau members.
Loyalty pays.
To help members out and to show our appreciation, were extending a $500 private offer 1 toward the purchase or lease of nearly any new 2013 Chevrolet vehicle. From Equinox to Traverse to Malibu and more a new vehicle can be exactly what a growing family needs to thrive.
1 Offer available through 4/1/14. Available on all 2012 and 2013 Chevrolet vehicles (excluding Volt). This offer is not available with some other offers, including private offers. Only customers who have been active members of an eligible Farm Bureau for a minimum of 60 days will be eligible to receive a certificate. Customers can obtain certificates at www.fbverify.com/gm. Farm Bureau and the FB logo are registered service marks of the American Farm Bureau Federation and are used herein under license by General Motors.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Omaha Students Connect with Ag

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DAY @ THE FARM

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Young Farmers and Ranchers Tour Dairy Products Plant

Knox County Farm Bureau

County Fair Booth Helps Educate Kids about Agriculture

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County Meets with School Superintendents

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New Hog Facility Shows County is Open to Livestock Production

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Johnson County Designated Livestock Friendly during County Fair

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Members Share Ag Story with Students and Adults about Agriculture

Garfield County Farm Bureau

County Sponsors Rodeo Insurance and Belt Buckle

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About the Bryan Urban Ag Academy Program

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Ways to Stretch the Food Dollar

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