Nebraska ON TAP

Nebraska ON TAP

di Middle Republican NRD

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L.E.A.D. THE WAY

We set down to talk to one of the major driving forces of the post education Agriculture Leadership Program in Nebraska, Dr. Terry Hejny. Dr. Hejny tells us about his early career and how it has evolved him into the leadership position he is now in. We also talk about what the process and commitment aspect looks like for the L.E.A.D program. Exciting things to know!

Urban Farming in a Food Desert: Logistics take in Nebraska

Talking food and urban farming practices with Levi Frerichs. Levi is a facilities specialist at No More Empty Pots a non-profit that has been around since 2010 and a food hub for the North Omaha community. Levi grew up on a family farm in north west Iowa and has a passion for people and food. Listen in as he tells us about what it takes to keep things running and food growing.

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The 90% of U.S. farms

With 90% of U.S. farms classified as small scale, why not talk about it. This episode has an enthusiast and an expert. Listen in as I talk to Rose Weskamp and Brach Johnson. Brach is the state of Nebraskas Outreach Coordinator for NRCS and highly knowledgeable in small scale farming.

Search: yesteryears. Take a look, it’s in this book. Dam history.

On this episode of Nebraska On Tap: We talk with Jerda Garey Vickers on the history of dams in the area. These dams have a story to tell on why they are here and the means that brought them to fruition. These were times of innovation and determination for the folks of Southwest Nebraska. Listen and learn.

Don’t get lost in the weeds!

On this weeks episode of Nebraska ON TAP: We talk to Todd Boller who has 25 years of experience with weed management in Nebraska. Todd currently is the Superintendent for weed management in Fillmore County, Nebraska. He is also on the North American Invasive Species Management Association Board. Listen in to the great conversation I had with Todd on weed management and why it makes an impact on the water and the pastures.

Hey there Sara. How are ya?

On this episode of Nebraska On Tap: We talk to Sara Stevens-Stehl of Central Community College in Holdrege, Nebraska. We talk about the conference she put on last month. Then we also talk about being from a small town, since we are both from the Farnam Nebraska area.

Know Your Well, well?

On this episode we talk to Sara Brock-Contreras 2nd year Phd student at UNL’s Nebraska Water Center. Her research is focused on Citizen Science and impacts on water quality. Before she was with The Ground Water Foundation and National Ground Water Association, both Non-profits. Now she helps run the program, Know Your Well.

Hello to Joe Anderjaska, MRNRD Board of Directors

On this episode we welcome Joe Anderjaska who is one of our Directors here on the Middle Republican NRD board. You have elected Joe for the past 20+ years and he tells us most of the things he has done to serve the district in those 20 years while being a father and having his own business.

UNL TAPS talk with Chuck Burr

On this episode we talk with UNL TAPS Water and Cropping Extension Educator Chuck Burr. Chuck is a great leader for a lot of the data that happens with the competitions that TAPS does with the teams and individual competitors. Listen in to my conversation with Chuck.

Chairwoman Zink Stops by

On this episode we talk to Tracy Zink, who is Chairwoman on the Middle Republican NRD Board. Listen in to learn more about Chairwoman Zink and her role on the NRD board.

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