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JUNE 20, 2012
Nebraska Farm Bureau News
Wildfires Hit Western Nebraska Officials in Harrison and Potter, Neb., are battling wildfires due to extreme dry conditions. The wildfire near Harrison is partially contained. It has blackened hundreds of acres in the northwest corner of Nebraska. Harrison fire officials say that the charred area has reached around 3,000 acres. No damage to any structures has been reported, nor any injuries. Potter fire officials say a fire caused by a lightning strike June 16 blackened nearly 3,000 acres in the southern Nebraska Panhandle and has been contained. The fire is about 15 miles north of Potter in Cheyenne County. High winds caused hot spots to flare into flames that eventually raced over rangeland
and into canyons on June 17. The fire was contained early on June 18. There have been no reports of injuries or any damage to structures.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Receives Honorable Mentions in Public Relations Awards Each year, state Farm Bureau staff members submit their organizations’ news stories, publications, photos, advertising campaigns, websites and other communications projects for national recognition at the AFBF Public Relations conference. This year the event was held in Traverse City, Mich. While Nebraska Farm Bureau didn’t win for its entries, it did receive two honorable mentions in the under 80,000 members competition – one for Best News Story and the other for Best Pamphlet or Brochure. The best news story honorable mention was for a story in the February issue of Nebraska Farm Bureau News on the Department of Labor’s rule change concerning farm labor. In the story called “Building Character…Working on the Farm,” NEFB staff members tried to show how the new rule would affect children who don’t live on a farm. The honorable mention for best pamphlet or brochure was for the Nebraska
Foundation for Agricultural Awareness Annual Report. Last year’s theme “Connecting the Dots 365 Days a Year” provided a graphic calendar filled with various colors, polka dots and photos representing activities AITC has been a part of the past year. Best News Story – Under 80,000 Competition WINNER: Utah – Matt Hargreaves, Utah Farm Bureau HONORABLE MENTION: Nebraska – Tina Henderson Best Pamphlet or Brochure – Under 80,000 Competition WINNER: Montana – Rebecca Colnar, Megan Chancellor HONORABLE MENTION: Nebraska – Tara Grell; Minnesota – Kristin Harner, Pam Dahlman, Madsen Ink and Corporate Graphics; Wisconsin – Sherri Sutton, Casey Langan; and New Hampshire – Kate Sartell
National Website Features Nebraska Century Farm Washington, D.C. — The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture paints a picture of true sustainability through an interactive website that invites the general public to celebrate the contribution of century farms to the heritage of our nation. Century farms are those farms that have been in operation under the same family for more than 100 years. Appropriately named “Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage,” this website tells the story of American farm and ranch families who have shaped the history of our nation. Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage is a partnership between the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Capreno®, the longest-lasting herbicide of its kind. NEIDIG FARMS FEATURED Local century farm, Neidig Farms located in Madison, Neb., was recently featured on this national site. Bryce Neidig was Nebraska Farm Bureau president for 21 years. Selected for their significant contributions to sustainable agriculture and our national heritage, the story of this family farm was captured to help connect producers and consumers. You can view their profile by visiting www.agricultureslastingheritage.org/profiles. Sustainability is a hot topic right now in agriculture. While the discussion has been gaining momentum, the truth is that sustainability has always been vital to agriculture and the longevity of family farms. As stewards of the land that has passed down through the generations, these families have an established practice of sustainability. How they practice sustainability may change over time, as new research finds new best practices, but it’s always been sustainable.
“Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage commemorates more than the proud tradition of the American farm and ranch family,” according to AFBF President Bob Stallman, who also serves as president of the foundation. “Farms and ranches that have been in the same family, and supporting family members and local communities for generations, stand as testament to the true sustainable character of American agriculture today,” Stallman said. “Farmers and ranchers, by nature, are always committed to leaving the land in better condition for the next generation. We are proud to help raise awareness of that through this new website.” It was a great fit for Capreno to be involved with this partnership, according to Farm Bureau. It’s the longest-lasting herbicide of its kind and delivers effective weed control with a very low use rate, thus supporting sustainability. All of the Capreno traits support the sustainability and longevity of agriculture. FAMILIES’ COMMITMENT Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage in our nation is enduring and beneficial, due to the commitment farm and ranch families continue to make to the land, and to each other. This project would not be possible without the support of title sponsor Capreno®, Farm Bureau said. Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage features a variety of components to interest non-farmers as well as farmers and ranchers. Stay up to date with new releases by following Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage on Facebook and Twitter @AgHeritage. Support the lasting heritage of the agricultural industry and visit www.agricultureslastingheritage.org today.
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