The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program is committed to providing educational opportunities for all Nebraskan's interested in developing management skills across every facet of agriculture through leadership development, educational experiences, support, and networking opportunities that strengthen success in this challenging industry. All attendees are welcome to participate regardless of race, gender, or any other protected status. For UNL’s notice of nondiscrimination, click here.
Contact Nebraska Women in Agriculture
wia@unl.edu
308-632-1386
History of Nebraska Women in Agriculture
The program evolved in 1985 from an idea and prayer. Jane Green and Deb Rood spent a winter presenting Managing for Tomorrow, a program for agricultural couples, when they noticed that many participants were eager students who wanted to learn more about management. Out of that came the idea for a farm and ranch management conference focused on agricultural management education. That’s when the prayer began. Deb Rood, Jane Green, Larry Bitney, Glennis McClure, and Pat Parmley combined their talents and passion for agriculture to create the first conference.
The first conference hosted ten workshops covering topics such as record keeping, selecting a lawyer, family communication, family finances, family wellness, marketing, financial statements, personality strengths, entering the job market, and home-based businesses. Organizers believed the conference would be successful if 75 people attended. Instead, more than 200 participants came. Since that time the conference has continued to grow and now approximately 275 people attend annually. The conference continues to be built on that same idea and prayer today.
The conference was a groundbreaking program recognizing the important management roles individuals play in their agricultural operations. From that program came the Marketing Curriculum (1998), Decisions Now, Returning to the Farm, Marketing Blueprint, Risk Management Clubs, and various one-day marketing workshops.
MISSION
To provide unbiased, research based risk management education to agriculture operators, consultants, landowners, service providers, and value added business owners in Nebraska.
COMMITMENT
The program is committed to providing educational opportunities for all Nebraskans interested in developing management skills in every facet of agriculture by providing leadership, learning experiences, support, and networking opportunities to help individuals compete and succeed in this challenging and complex industry.
