Who We Are...What
We Do
Meet our Board!
Meet our Staff!
NSAS
is a non-profit, grass-roots membership organization. Initiated
over 30 years ago by farmer members, NSAS has grown into
a dynamic organization with
members from all
across Nebraska. We
welcome farmers and non-farmers alike...everyone eats!
Our mission:
To promote agriculture and food systems
that build healthy land, people, communities and quality of
life, for present and future generations.
Our vision & work: We recognize that there
is a strong relationship between a healthy local agriculture
and a strong local food system. That relationship requires
that much of the food consumed is grown and processed locally.
This adds quality and security as well as social and
ecological responsibility to the community diet. It is this
understanding that motivates NSAS's work to strengthen and
enhance these systems together. Our work is across Nebraska in
all communities and settings to expand this system for the
benefit of local agriculture and local residents.
NSAS is active in collaborative projects that support rural communities and the
environment. These projects offer mentoring opportunities for
beginning and experienced farmers, and opportunities for
on-farm research, demonstration, and education. We offer
opportunities for non-farmers to participate in a food system
and network with sustainable Nebraska farmers, attend
workshops and link with all our projects! Each year,
NSAS sponsors a Healthy Farms Conference, workshops, farm
tours, and field days. NSAS is a member of the
Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group.
NSAS is not just for
farmers. Our diverse membership includes rural
and urban consumers, market gardeners, educators, and of
course farmers raising a fantastic array of goods.
We welcome anyone who is concerned about family farming,
environmental quality, and good, healthy food. We depend on
the support of all that are concerned with renewing and
enlivening a sustainable food system and sustainable farming
in Nebraska!
- Building healthy
land...NSAS promotes farming practices which
decrease soil erosion, increase soil fertility, reduce the need
for off-farm inputs, protect natural resources and encourage a
diverse landscape. NSAS offers a variety of workshops, tours,
and projects which demonstrate environmentally and economically
sound farming practices.
- healthy people...NSAS
works with growers to increase the availability of fresh
produce, quality grain products, and farm-fresh beef, pork,
poultry, eggs, and other animal products. We link concerned
consumers with growers who market these foods. NSAS
advocates farming practices which benefit the environment and
human health.
- healthy communities...NSAS
programs are built on community networks of farmers, ranchers,
businesses, technical assistance providers, and consumers.
NSAS provides these networks with organizing support,
information and education, and opportunities to exchange ideas
and experience with other networks across the state.
- and quality of life.... NSAS
works to strengthen the economic and social base of family farms
and rural communities by increasing the use of on-farm resources.
NSAS recognizes the importance of increasing family farm
profitability and strengthening local businesses while
brightening the environment.
- for present and future
generations. NSAS programs focus on the entire
family, including opportunities for rural women and children,
along side similar opportunities for urban refugees and
immigrants.
NSAS has a history which continues today of
projects providing outreach, education and support to all ages,
genders and across cultures.
NSAS membership benefits include
our bi-monthly newsletter, reduced
admission to our Annual Healthy Farms Conference,
videotape rental privileges, notices of farm tours,
workshops and project opportunities. In order to serve our
members across the state, NSAS staff are located in Hartington, Steinauer and Raymond.
For more information
on NSAS activities in your area, please contact one of our staff
members:
Interim Coordinator at coordinator@nebsusag.org
Jill Wubben at jwubben@nebsusag.org
Join NSAS!