The Center for Rural Affairs is seeking participants for its Conservation Mentorship Network. The goal of the network is to facilitate peer-to-peer relationships among farmers and ranchers in Nebraska that foster learning and advance the adoption of conservation practices.
About the network
The network will consist of producers who are interested in learning from each other and willing to implement practices that are good for soil health and water quality. To accommodate the diverse needs of participants, 30 mentors from across the state have been selected to participate in network activities, as well as provide one-on-one guidance to interested individuals.
In addition to field days and farm tours, participants will be invited to attend in-person and virtual small group discussions to learn from mentors and the group at large. Attendance is voluntary, and participants are encouraged to attend events and connect with other producers as their schedule permits.
Meet our Conservation Mentors
Teresa Otte
David City, Nebraska
Meet Teresa
Daryl Obermeyer
Brownville, Nebraska
Meet Daryl
Chris Trumler
Rockville, Nebraska
Meet Chris
Who can participate
Participants in the Conservation Mentorship Network will:
- Be located in Nebraska and operate (or directly influence the management decisions of) a farm or ranch
- Express an interest in and willingness to implement conservation practices
- Bring any level of experience to the table, relevant to their years farming/ranching or implementing conservation
- Receive invitations to field days and farm tours, as well as small group discussions (in-person and virtual)
- Gain access to one-on-one mentorship
- Have the opportunity to meet with like-minded producers to discuss conservation practices and programs
- Be invited to an online group to exchange information and ideas
Interested in joining?
Sign up by Dec. 1, 2024! If you’d like to join the network or request more information, fill out the form below or contact Andrew Tonnies at 402.590.7096 or [email protected].
