Events
NSAS provides sustainable agriculture information and networking opportunities through events including an annual Healthy Farms Conference as well as farm tours, field days, and sustainable events/workshops (both described below).
We believe that farmers learn best from other farmers, and we apply this "peer learning" philosophy throughout our educational work. Farm tours also provide wonderful opportunities for all that share an interest in good land stewardship, conscientiously raised food and our Nebraska farm and food economy to see what Nebraska's creative and dynamic farmers are doing! All of our events feature innovative growers who share their experience and knowledge about food and farming systems. Our events include time for formal and informal discussion and networking. We also serve local, sustainably-raised food as often as possible.
Annual Healthy Farms Conference
Held in February each year, NSAS hosts a wide range of speakers covering interests ranging across the spectrum -- from production to marketing to conservation in farming & beyond. Our keynote speakers are always inspirational & educational!
The 2009 NSAS Annual Healthy Farms/Rural Advantage Conference
February 13 & 14, Grand Island, Neb. was a resounding success. Plan to join us for 2010! Meanwhile, a PDF picture page from 2009: here .
2009 Conference Recap
To get an idea of the valuable workshops at our annual conference, view the 2009 Official Conference Brochure here.
2008 Conference Recap
Our 2008 conference was February 1 & 2, 2008 at Metro Community College's Culinary Arts Center in Omaha, NE. Check out the 2008 conference brochure for a sample of our programs. 2008 Conference Brochure available as a PDF. (Adobe Acrobat required)
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Farm Tours, Field Days & Sustainable Agriculture Events
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Annual Western Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Mark your calendars for December 11-12th. The 2009 Western Sustainable Agriculture Crops and Livestock Conference and the 2nd Annual Organic Wheat Conference will be held at the Grey Goose Lodge in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Attendees will learn:
• How organic wheat production can be a marketing opportunity for producers
• Which varieties are sought after and avoided by grain buyers, millers, bakers and cereal companies
• Nutritional values, including antioxidant levels and dietary fiber, in Organic State Wheat Variety Trial samples
• How to produce and market wheat from the farmer’s perspective
• New ways to develop a sustainable system of managing crops and livestock
• How to monitor the range for sustainability
• What research and resources are available for farmers who farm organically or are transitioning to organic production
• What information is available on cover crop water usage and the effect on yield in no-till dryland cropping systems
• Latest USDA-ARS Research on dryland Grasspea and Admiral Pea as forage alternatives in the Great Plains
• How high tunnels can be used as sustainable, low-cost technology for adding value to your operation and family’s income
Registration for the Organic Wheat Conference will be at 9 a.m. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 11. The Sustainable Ag Crops and Livestock Conference registration begins at 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 12. Presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Karen DeBoer, UNL Extension Educator, by phone (308) 254-4455 or (866) 865-1703 or e-mail kdeboer1@unl.edu. For more information please see the brochure.