July 2014


 
A Big Thanks to Volunteers
There is NO place like Nebraska! What an amazing group of people we are surrounded by. The response from our email asking for help for the farmers and livestock producers around Pilger was wonderful! Thank you so very much to the many volunteers. You have made a huge difference in the lives of those you have helped! You are a true testament to the way Nebraskan's treat their neighbors.
  

You are what makes this a truly great place to live!

  

For a more in-depth look at the volunteer's experience please visit Pilger Clean-up.

  

  

Agribusiness Professionals Learn to "Engage" Effectively With Consumers
A-FAN presented an all-day training session on May 21 for agribusiness professionals entitled, "Engage." The seminar was sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and the United Soybean Board. Presenters included Jana McGuire and Beth Ann Mumford from the Center for Food Integrity, a Kansas City-area organization dedicated to building consumer trust and confidence in the nation's farmers and food suppliers.
 

"With less than one percent of Americans involved in agriculture, it's easy to understand why folks are curious about their food," said Drew Guiney, consumer relations specialist with the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB).

"Helping farmers find ways to tell their story is a priority for the Nebraska Soybean Board. We were excited to sponsor 'Engage' training in Lincoln."

 

The session opened with a discussion about the disconnect between consumers and those who grow their food. The training was designed to help attendees understand how to open the conversation with consumers and demonstrate shared values. For example, we all want what is best for our children. Presenters shared six important steps that can help creative positive conversations.

 

A-FAN encourages all to attend Manure Demo Day!  

 

The 2014 Nebraska Manure Demonstration Day will be held at the Dawson County Fairgrounds on July 29th from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. University of Nebraska Extension, with support of many Agri-Business groups and Nebraska Commodity organizations are working together to create an educational event focused on effective and efficient manure management. A-FAN is one of these groups supporting this FREE event.

 

"We encourage any livestock producers, custom applicators, consultants and anyone interested in learning more about the efficient utilization of manure to attend this free demonstration day," said Willow Holoubek, executive director of A-FAN. "People will see the newest manure handling equipment and get questions answered by experts in the field," she added.

 

Some educational topics that will be covered include PEDV, mortality composting, composted manures, using manure on crops, and soil health following manure application. Along with this, opportunities for CCA Credits and NDEQ Land Application Training Recertification will be available.

 

To help spread the word about Manure Demonstration Day, A-FAN put together a press release and public service announcement at the beginning of May. Learn more about the event at http://go.unl.edu/nemanuredemo.

 

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