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Expand. ConnECt. Grow.

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Expanding Nebraska Agriculture

2019 AnnuAl RepoRt

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Those three little words describe how AFAN accomplishes our goal of building the livestock industry in Nebraska: Expand operations and influence; connect the right people; and grow all aspects of the livestock industry.

Expansion is the first step in overall growth and probably the easiest to accomplish. Existing companies and producers know the lay of the land and have connections, so they usually know who to turn to first. However, sometimes there is a new need, and this is where AFAN can help–finding new suppliers for processors or helping businesses expand into new territories.

There have been significant expansions in the past few years as well as transitions in ownership that give rise to new opportunities. The change in ownership from Hormel to Wholestone in Fremont is providing new opportunities for independent swine producers. Who would have imagined when the ban on packer ownership was changed that a group of independent hog farmers would buy a packing plant?

Our sphere of influence is expanding. We are fully staffed, which allows us to be in more places and talk to more people about the importance of the agriculture industry. Not only are we doing our core work of helping producers, but now we can find new audiences to spread the message of the importance of agriculture.

We live in a connected world. The Internet, social media and cell phones put us in close touch with people all around the globe. AFAN is working with many partners to spread the message that what we do in agriculture is positive. We partner in hosting open houses to highlight production practices, we highlight producers to put a face on farming practices,

and we explain why farmers and ranchers do what they do. The unknown breeds fear, but information generates understanding and acceptance.

AFAN works with a variety of state and local agencies, economic development groups, producers, co-ops, and private companies. Our ability to have conversations and transfer knowledge to someone else as a means of removing roadblocks is powerful. It’s been said many times that it is not what you know but whom you know is what matters. The AFAN model takes what we know and associates it with experts so when there are questions– and we don’t have the answer–we know who does. That’s powerful.

Growth in rural Nebraska is driven by agriculture. To continue to provide opportunities for generations to come there must be growth. The status quo equates to slow death when it comes to economic opportunity. This is not only growth on the farms and ranches, but growth in small town businesses that serve farmers and ranchers.

When we grow the livestock sector, we know that we are growing opportunities for everyone from row crop farmers to main street business owners. AFAN celebrates the addition of new businesses as it makes our rural communities vibrant and alive. It creates a place where young people want to live, work and send their kids to school. That is growth we all want to see.

2020 will be AFAN’s fifteenth anniversary and we look forward to expanding, connecting, and growing agriculture all year and into a very bright future.

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There is no “I” in team, or in AFAN. Coincidence? I think not. The power of AFAN is the ability to leverage partnerships to do the heavy lifting that we could not do alone.

A great example of AFAN partnering with others to reach a greater goal is the Grow Nebraska Dairy team. In 2011 a meeting between Nebraska State Dairy Association, Nebraska Department of Agriculture and AFAN resulted in a commitment to focus on stabilizing and growing the dairy industry.

“Small but mighty” might be the best description of the dairy industry in Nebraska. While the industry only has about 135 licensed dairy farms and about 60,000 cows, it is a resource-intensive industry that spurs a lot of economic development and Nebraska has all the ingredients to support growth.

Think about what a dairy is–a cow-calf operation, a feeding operation, and a milking operation all under one roof. It takes a lot of people to run a dairy, usually about one person per 100 cows, and that’s just the staff. There are also veterinarians, nutritionists, equipment technicians, nutrient advisors, milk haulers, hoof trimmers, genetics and A.I. services, plus most of the feed comes from neighboring farms.

Again, all of this means that dairy is a large driver in the local economy and has the potential to have a big impact on rural communities. Thus, the Grow Nebraska Dairy team was born. UNL Extension joined the original three partners. Then the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and NPPD were added for their expertise in recruitment and business development. The team will utilize other experts or local economic developers in the future as needed.

The goal of the group is to be a single source for reliable information: if we are talking to anyone, from producer to dairy processor, this group can answer any question they have. We never want to say, “we’ll get back to you on that.” The side effect that has come from this committed group is that people see the team working for the betterment of the state of Nebraska, not just for our individual entities.

Partnerships and working collaboratively to solve problems and accomplish goals are at the heart of how AFAN works. As we continue to move forward in growing the livestock industry in Nebraska, we look forward to working with all our partners! Go Team!

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Nebraska Beef CouncilAnn Marie Bosshamer

Nebraska CattlemenPete McClymont

Nebraska Corn BoardKelly Brunkhorst

Midwest DairyKris Bousque

Nebraska Department of AgricultureSteve Wellman

Nebraska Poultry IndustiresKathi Schildt

Nebraska Farm BureauRob Robertson

Nebraska Pork ProducersAl Juhnke

Nebraska Soybean AssociationLori Luebbe

Nebraska Soybean BoardVictor Bohuslavsky

Grow nEbraska dairy – partnErship and Collaboration

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On July 17, 2019 AFAN, in partnership with the Nebraska Pork Producers, Northeast Community College, and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, hosted the first annual Nebraska Swine Summit in Norfolk, Neb. This day-long event featured industry speakers and producer panels presenting information geared for new and prospective swine producers. Industry technological advances, financing, regulatory, and production opportunities were all topics of discussion during the day.

Bill Winkelman, senior vice president of the National Pork Board in Des Moines, was the keynote speaker to conclude

the inaugural event. Bill provided an update on African Swine Fever, along with U.S. efforts to prevent a possible outbreak. Bill also took time to extoll the opportunities available to producers looking to grow or expand in the swine industry, specifically here in Nebraska.

Approximately 90 attendees were on hand for the event, in addition to nearly 20 commercial vendors exhibiting in the trade show. In 2020, we will expand the programing to include increased sessions with pertinent management topics for seasoned producers, along with continuing the “growth” theme of 2019. Stay tuned for further details.

AFAN is excited to announce the return of the Nebraska Confined Cattle Symposium after a one-year hiatus. The symposium will be held on December 16 and 17, 2019 at the Younes Convention Center in Kearney. Two full days of programming highlighting management considerations and facility design specific to confined cattle operations are in store for attendees of this event. Troy and Stacy Hadrick, agricultural advocates from South Dakota, will deliver an inspiring keynote address during the evening reception on Monday. Matt Rush, former CEO of the New Mexico Farm Bureau, and New Mexico State Fair Director, will provide the keynote during the closing luncheon on Tuesday. See the AFAN website for the full agenda and registration information.

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Interest in contract livestock production continues to grow in Nebraska. An influx of new pork and poultry barns continue to be constructed throughout eastern and central Nebraska. Demand is high with a growing number of integrators considering future expansions within the state. As farm balance sheets and cash flows remain tight for many operations primarily involved in row crop production, AFAN looks to contract feeding of livestock as a pathway to diversification of farm income while negating the marketing risk associated with independent production. Integrators such as Cactus Farms, The Maschhoffs, Haverkamp Brothers, Schwartz Farms, Lincoln Premium Poultry, and others have partnered with AFAN to actively recruit growers in Nebraska.

Not only do we see these opportunities as an avenue for diversification of farm income, but also an entry way for young or beginning producers to get involved in agricultural production. Many of the contract production scenarios available work well within the confines of FSA and/or SBA guarantees. We have seen young producers with limited capital (who are otherwise credit sound) be successful in financing these facilities when working with lending institutions willing to use these guarantees to shore up what otherwise could be a deficiency in the loan.

Looking to 2020, AFAN will continue to work with producers and companies considering livestock production opportunities within Nebraska. AFAN has the resources, knowledge, and connections to assist with every step of the process from the initial planning phase, to securing zoning/regulatory approval as needed. If you know of an existing or beginning farmer in your community who may be interested in livestock production, AFAN would love the opportunity to consult with them.

1:1 serviceAFAN’s free One-On-One consulting service is the perfect resource for producers considering expansion or modernization of livestock facilities. AFAN continues to provide individual consultation with producers considering expansion or addition of a new livestock enterprise to their farming operation. In 2019, AFAN assisted dozens of producers across the state with regulatory, zoning, site feasibility, and financing questions. AFAN has the connections across the state to open lines of communication with state agencies, agricultural groups, local governing bodies, and the communities in which farmers are interested in building and stands ready to be an advocate throughout the approval process.

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beef Whether you are a current producer looking to expand your operation or someone wanting to get into beef production, there are many options in Nebraska. Confined cattle production is becoming more popular. Confined finishing using hoop barns or monoslope buildings increase rate of gain in cattle and lessens the risk of disease caused by excessive mud. Confined calving has benefits of less land use and the ability to beat the harsh weather during

Nebraska’s winters and summers. With high pasture rent rates, dry lot cow/calf enterprises are an option for someone who may not have access to pastureland at an affordable price. Niche markets are also becoming more popular in livestock production. Examples could include grass-fed beef or doing direct farm-to-consumer sales. dairyThere are many dairy producers in Nebraska hoping to expand their operations. Unfortunately, land availability to build and farmland on which to spread manure are limited. The largest need is for landowners to partner with dairy operators by leasing

or selling land to them. In return, farmers could contract for the manure from the dairy operations. Farmers could also sell their crops directly to the dairy operation for feed use.

swineThe demand for pork is on the rise, which means an increase of production opportunities for our state. One example is contract growing. Here, the farmer would own the barn and contract-grow the hogs, usually paid on a per head basis. Another option would be building the barn, then leasing it out on a cash basis

to a swine company, then receiving the manure for fertilizer use. Additionally, there is always an option to sell or lease land to a swine company to construct a barn and contract to retain the manure for fertilizer use. Niche markets such as pasture-raised pork or direct farm-to-consumer sales could be options, as well.

poultryNebraska’s poultry industry has options for contract growing in the areas of raising eggs, breeding stocks or broiler chickens. Niche markets also exist here, such as pasture-grown broilers or producing eggs for consumer-direct sales. Manure

Whether you are raising the livestock yourself or partnering with a livestock operation, you can gain access to this high-quality nutrient. Manure improves soil health, reduces erosion due to high water infiltration, provides micronutrients and reduces the cost of commercial fertilizer. Manure by its nature is an organic fertilizer. More information on how manure can add the value to your operation can be found at this UNL website: https://water.unl.edu/category/animal-manure-

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For more information, visit becomeafan.org, email [email protected] or give us a call at 402.421.4472.

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Learn more about AFAN’s One-on-One Resource.Call Will Keech today at 402-326-8232.

Or email him at [email protected]

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Are you considering an expansion of your cattle operation? Are you looking for a revenue source within the beef industry that will allow the next generation a chance to come back to the farm? With less grazing land available, increased cost of land ownership, permitting challenges and surplus feedstu� s in the cornbelt; now may be the time to consider a cattle con� nement or semi-con� nement facility. � is symposium is designed to allow you the chance to gain the insight needed to consider cow-calf con� nement as a viable beef production model for the future.

December 16-17, 2019 | Younes Conference Center | 416 W Talmadge Rd | Kearney, NEwww.cattleconfi nement.com

For more information, contact Will Keech at [email protected] or 402-421-4416

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WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN FOR THE POULTRY INDUSTRY IN NEBRASKA! The Costco project has been in the making for four years and it has finally come to fruition. The processing plant, located in Fremont, officially started production on September 9. By next fall there will be a total of 520 houses producing birds for Lincoln Premium Poultry (LPP). AFAN has been involved with this project from the beginning. As the project developed, members of our team met with many of the LPP growers, provided support and testimony at sometimes contentious zoning hearings, and celebrated the completion of barns by co-hosting open houses.

source for row crop producers. Many of the LPP growers are utilizing the litter for themselves or selling it to neighboring operations.

Most importantly, this project has given family members the option to return to a family operation to raise a food source that will be distributed across the country.

Springback Poultry in Allen, near Wakefield in northeast Nebraska, is a good example. Hannah Borg, whose family added a poultry operation, says it has given her the opportunity to return to the farm for her career. “My parents decided to expand and diversity our crop/cattle farm operation by building barns for Lincoln Premium Poultry,” she said. “This allowed me, the sixth generation,

The Costco project has provided many families in northeast Nebraska with the opportunity to diversify their operations, provide a sustainable fertilizer source for row crop operations, and return family members back to the farm full-time. With commodity prices being lower than average, some producers in Nebraska were seeking options to diversify their operations. For some, the solution came from growing chickens for Lincoln Premium Poultry.

An added benefit to producers growing for Lincoln Premium Poultry is the value of the natural fertilizer these barns are producing. Chicken litter is an extremely high-quality nutrient

to return to the family farm after college with a full-time job. I could only dream of returning to the farm before chickens, but now it’s a reality. My mom and I now manage Springbank Poultry and we are proud to be a part of growing chickens for Costco.”

This summer we were able to co-host 15 open houses across northeast Nebraska. It has been gratifying for our organization to come beside these families, like the Borgs, to support them throughout the process and celebrate with them as their barns came to completion.

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We Support Ag weighed in on several bills this past legislative session. While this was a slower session for WSA, we were able to positively influence legislation for beginning farmers.

The NextGen program (beginning farmer), administered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, went through a legislative audit in 2018. The results of the audit suggested a stricter adherence to the beginning farmer statutes. LB560 was introduced to support the audit findings. This bill would have greatly restricted the program. WSA opposed this bill.

At the same time LB560 was introduced, a competing bill (LB623) was introduced to support the NextGen Board of Directors past practices and recommendations. This bill allowed the flexibility that landowners and producers alike need to fully utilize this important program. WSA fully supported this bill.

Both bills were assigned to the Revenue Committee. In the end the Revenue Committee worked to support the language and intent of LB623. Ultimately the language of LB560 was amended to incorporate the language of LB623. LB560 was approved by Governor Ricketts on May 17, 2019. This was a solid win for the NextGen program and for beginning farmers.

Going forward, we intend to work with the legislative staffs of our partners, and continue to inform and educate legislators on issues important to agriculture.

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AFAN is growing consumer awareness with our on-going relationship with “Pure Nebraska,” and targeted consumer events. In 2019 AFAN continued to partner with KOLN-TV’s daily program, “Pure Nebraska.” The program features a guest from AFAN every Monday. The three-to-four-minute segment provides AFAN partners the opportunity to reach 10,000 Nebraska consumers each week.

The annual Farmers and Ranchers Tailgate Party was held at Russ’s Market on 33rd and Highway 2 in Lincoln on September 21. This consumer appreciation party served breakfast to hundreds of people who engaged in conversations with AFAN partners and Nebraska producers of beef, pork, poultry, dairy, corn, soy, sorghum, wheat and hops. Guests who participated by getting their Farm Land card stamped at each booth were rewarded with a $5 coupon off of $50 at Russ’s Market. Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who tailgated with us for making this a successful event.

The Husker Food Connection continues to grow awareness about agriculture with UNL students and connect them with their fellow agriculture students from East Campus. The event was held on April 16 on UNL’s city campus and brought an estimated 3,000 city campus students out to experience the taste of Nebraska agriculture through exhibits featuring farm animals, equipment exhibits, and a free lunch. New this year, students used a Bingo card to collect stamps at each booth that they visited and were rewarded with a free Husker Food Connection t-shirt. Student organizers included representatives from campus groups such as Collegiate Farm Bureau, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, and Block and Bridle.

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Nebraska Farm BureauRob Robertson

Nebraska Pork ProducersAl Juhnke

Nebraska Poultry IndustiresKathi Schildt

The tangled web of regulations can be challenging, to say the least. For livestock operations, this usually involves state and county regulations that have requirements on where and how a facility can be built. A service that AFAN offers is assistance and support with the process.

State regulations through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) are well established and NDEE has worked hard to make the permitting process as seamless as possible, which is a good thing. They have developed tools to help producers know when they need a permit, and which permit to apply for. They also developed a one-stop process that brings applicants through one staff person to ensure that the application gets in front of all the right people. The overall goal of NDEE is for producers to follow the law and if a producer does get out of compliance, to get them back to compliance, rather than to bring the hammer down. AFAN has a great relationship with the NDEE staff and sees them as a vital resource to continuing to grow the livestock industry in a responsible manner.

County regulations can be a bit more of a challenge in that every county does things just a bit differently. This is where AFAN can be of assistance. Through our involvement with the Nebraska County Officials Association (NACO), membership in the Nebraska Planning and Zoning Association (NPZA), and work in front of many county boards, we are well connected. AFAN’s one-on-one service includes going through county regulations to ensure correct location of a facility as well as helping the producer plan for hearings. We can present facts at board meetings that substantiate why a facility should be approved if a permit is required.

One of the challenges in county zoning is that the hearings can often get emotional and there can be misinformation provided by people in opposition to a site. We work with the producer to ensure that accurate information is provided to dispel myths and set the record straight. These hearings can be difficult for producers since anyone can attend and basically say whatever they want. But at the end of the day the decisions the board makes are supposed to be based on the facts of the facility and the regulations on the books. AFAN works very hard to ensure that those tenets are followed.

AFAN also works with counties as they contemplate updating or changing zoning regulations. Our experience across the state adds depth to the conversation and identifies best practices that other counties have adopted to make the process smoother.

While we all complain about regulations, we also recognize that if there are common sense, science-based reasons for the regulations, and our livestock producers are complying with them, we can then provide that as evidence that we are raising livestock in a sustainable, responsible manner. In that sense, regulations and the regulators that enforce them become our greatest allies.

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the leopold Conservation Award recognizes farmers and ranchers who exemplify the concept of land conservation, doing well by and for their land. AFAN is proud to partner with the Sand County Foundation in support of the award in Nebraska, which includes a leopold crystal, $10,000 monetary award, and appearances across the state by the winners to share their conservation knowledge and practices. this partnership allows AFAN to celebrate the recipients and continue to share the amazing stewardship of agriculture and livestock producers in Nebraska.

Russ, Angela, and Cheyenne Sundstrom, recipients of the 2019 Nebraska leopold Conservation Award®, own and operate Broken Box Ranch in Moorefield, Nebraska.

the Sundstroms are land stewards committed to productive, restorative and sustainable conservation practices on one of Nebraska’s biologically unique landscapes.

Some of the conservation methods the Sundstroms practice include the following:

• Proactive use of prescribed burning

• Innovative rotational grazing techniques to purge the land of invasive species, thus nursing back native vegetation during rest periods.

• Participation as a Rangeland Health Demonstration Ranch, collecting data and monitoring the effects of strategies on wildlife, beef production and soil and plant health.

• Enrollment in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s open Fields and waters program, helping manage wildlife population in certain areas, while protecting endangered wildlife in other areas.

• Establishment of a 20-acre flowering pollinator habitat

the Sundstroms devotion to leaving the landscape better than they found it is making a positive impact on their ranch and far beyond the loess Canyons.

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the leopold Conservation Award in Nebraska is made possible thanks to the generous contributions from Cargill, Nebraska environmental trust, Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska, Nebraska Cattlemen, Farm Credit Services of America, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nebraska Audubon Society, Green Cover Seed, Nebraska land trust, u.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Game & parks Commission, Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, Sandhills task Force, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc. and the World Wildlife Fund.

Steve Martin Executive Director

Cell: 402-867-4176 Email: [email protected]

Will Keech Director of Livestock Development

Cell: 402-326-8232 Email: [email protected]

Rylee Stoltz livestock programming Coordinator

Cell: 402-709-6073 Email: [email protected]

Judy Stauffer Administrative Assistant

Phone: 402-421-4472 Email: [email protected]

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afan works to support and facilitate growth of Nebraska livestock by connecting producers, communities and companies to sustain a thriving Nebraska. Since 2005 we have been working one-on-one with Nebraskans who want to add livestock production to their business – or expand an existing operation. AFAN connects producers and resources together to provide the right people, the right answers and the resources to navigate the process. Agriculture expansion is a critical part of sustaining and growing Nebraska’s rural communities. let’s grow Nebraska together.

please join us in this mission by becoming an AFAN Member today. Fill out the from in our membership brochure, or visit becomeafan.org click on the Join uS!/Renew tab and you can pay online with a credit card.

AFAN brings producers and resources together to provide the right people, the right answers and the right resources to navigate the regulatory compliance process and to chart a course that offers the best opportunity for success. AFAN also helps share the important message about the connection between the expansion of livestock production and the economic success of your community.Join us to help strengthen the future of Nebraska agriculture so our next generation can return to their family farms. Our rural families are the backbone of our state’s agriculture.

Agriculture expansion is a critical part of sustaining and growing Nebraska’s rural communities. Let’s grow Nebraska together. We want you to partner with AFAN by investing in the future of Nebraska agriculture and Nebraska’s rural communities. Please sign up for a one-year membership.

Make your check payable to AFAN. Mail to address below or visit our website at www.becomeafan.org Name: Date:

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Since 2005 AFAN has been working one-on-one with Nebraskans who want to add livestock production to their business— or expand an existing livestock operation. AFAN promotes responsible livestock production as a way for farmers and the communities in which they live to increase their opportunities for greater prosperity.

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