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5/27/2008
Rural Development can assist livestock producers
The economic benefits of livestock and poultry producers to rural Nebraska and the state as a whole are well known to those at the USDA Rural Development Nebraska office.  MORE...

4/23/2008
Young Nebraska ag leaders say more youth would be interested in agriculture if they knew more about it
Nearly 57 percent of students who participated in a random survey during this year’s state FFA Convention said they would like to be involved in agriculture as a professional career, and a larger number of those surveyed said even more young people would be interested in agriculture if they only knew more about it. Some 150 FFA students participated in the random survey conducted by the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN). MORE...

3/11/2008
Working with neighbors, the local community a goal for all livestock producers
Having a great rapport with neighbors and members of the local community is a goal of every business owner – including livestock and poultry producers. MORE...

2/13/2008
Seminars focus on growing Nebraska agriculture
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN) is urging Nebraska farmers and livestock producers to take part in its upcoming “Agriculture Matters” seminars to be held Feb. 25 at the Holiday Inn Express in Norfolk and Mar. 3 at the Holiday Inn York I-80, near York.  MORE...

2/7/2008
Young farmers need a good plan to ‘come home’ to farm
Coming back to the family farm or starting a new livestock operation is a dream for many young people across the state. In today’s world, however, the economics of adding people to an existing operation or starting a new venture can create challenges for making the dream a reality. MORE...

1/9/2008
Animal agriculture provides tremendous economic benefits for Nebraska
In 2006, the value of output for Nebraska’s animal agriculture sector, consisting of livestock and poultry production, was estimated at more than $7.5 billion, according to Drs. Donis Petersan and Ken Lemke, economists with the Nebraska Public Power District. Annually, animal agriculture accounts for billions of dollars in output value, wages, net farm income, value added (wealth creation) and tax revenues — and contributes to the economic health of all parts of the state. MORE...

12/10/2007
Ethanol producers benefit from growing livestock sector
Distillers grains are an important component of an ethanol plant, as the high-quality feed ingredient adds to the plant’s bottom line. MORE...

10/29/2007
Nebraska’s poultry industry: Quietly adding value to the state’s commodities
Together, Nebraska’s egg, turkey and broiler industries make up a substantial poultry industry, one that has a huge economic impact on the state, much of which is directed toward rural communities. MORE...

10/1/2007
A-FAN Launches Statewide Radio Campaign
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN) has launched a new radio campaign that illustrates the power of getting community leaders to actually see—and smell—modern livestock production for themselves. MORE...

9/11/2007
Nebraska pork producers emphasize environmental stewardship in efforts to grow the industry
A sign attached to Terry O’Neel’s mailbox post at his hog farm near Friend lets those driving by or stopping in to know that he considers good environmental stewardship practices an important part of raising hogs. “That sign, which says ‘Producing Pork in Harmony with the Environment’, is faded now,” he said, “but the important practices it represents remain stronger than ever. After all, my family lives on this farm, so we breathe the same air and drink the same water. Environmental responsibility is extremely important to me as a pork producer.” MORE...

7/10/2007
Nebraska bankers support growth of livestock, poultry industries
The growing ethanol industry brings plenty of benefits to rural communities—good jobs, new tax revenues and opportunities for main street businesses. According to Nebraska’s banking industry, the same benefits come from growing the state’s livestock and poultry industries. MORE...

4/11/2007
A-FAN notes importance of agriculture on Ag Day, celebrates 100th Nebraska farm family assisted
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN) assisted its 100th farm family last week, a positive sign that there are farm and ranch families in Nebraska that are looking to get into or expand their livestock or poultry operations. MORE...

4/11/2007
Survey shows Nebraska young people interested in agriculture, living in rural areas
Nearly 67 percent of the students who participated in a survey during last week’s state FFA Convention said they wanted to live and work in rural communities when they completed high school or secondary education, with 62 percent identifying they want to be involved in agriculture as a professional career. Some 240 FFA students participated in the survey conducted by the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN). MORE...

4/10/2007
A-FAN receives Dairy Industry Award
The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Nebraska named A-FAN its 2006 Dairy Industry Award winner.  MORE...

8/24/2006
A-FAN Off to Good Start in Aiding Livestock Producers
More than 30 calls from Nebraska producers in its first 30 days—that’s the high level of interest being shown in A-FAN, the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska. MORE...

6/23/2006
A-FAN Helps Farmers and Ranchers Bring Benefits of Responsible Livestock Production to Rural Communities
6/28/2006—Nebraska farmers and ranchers who are considering adding or expanding livestock production on their operations have a new ally—the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska—or A-FAN. MORE...