About Us

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska

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.

Pillars of NCMN

How to Get Involved & What to Expect

Network Details

The Conservation Mentorship Network connects Nebraska farmers and ranchers, offering peer learning, mentorship, and educational events to promote sustainable land management and conservation practices.

Who Can Participate

Participants in NCMN Will:
Bring Any Level of Experience To The Table, Relevant To Their Years Farming/Ranching or Implementing Conservation
Express An Interest In & Willingness To Implement Conservation Practices
Be Located In Nebraska & Operate (or Directly Influence the Management Decisions of) a Farm or Ranch

Benefits

Why Join the Network
Receive Invitations To Field Days And Farm Tours, As Well As Small Group Discussions (In-Person & Virtual)
Gain Access To One-On-One Mentorship
Have The Opportunity To Meet With Like-Minded Producers To Discuss Conservation Practices & Programs
Be Invited To An Online Group To Exchange Information & Ideas

Events

Connect & Learn

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 Nebraska Farmers & Ranchers

Producers

Connect with local producers who are dedicated to conservation and sustainable farming. Share experiences, learn new practices, and collaborate to improve land and water health across Nebraska.

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Alex Daake

Seward County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Alex McKiernan

Lancaster & Pawnee County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Angela Knuth

Saunders County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Brian Brhel

Lancaster County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Chad Christianson

Dodge County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Chris Trumler

Sherman County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Clay Govier

Custor County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Dan Stelling

Pierce County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Daryl Obermeyer

Nemaha County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Dennis Demmel

Keith County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Greg Keller

Platte County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Homer Buell

Rock County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Jeff Steffen

Knox County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Jordan Uldrich

Filmore County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Mark McConnell

Keith County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Matt Bailey

Colfax County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Mike McDonald

Otoe County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Paul Poppe

Dodge County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Riley Rienke

Gage County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Rob Hultquist

Kearney County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Ron Bolze

Dawes County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Ruth Ready

Dodge County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Scott Heinemann

Wayne County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Teresa Otte

Butler County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Tracy Zink

Red Willow County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Vance McCoy

Perkins County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Will Corman

Nuckolls County

Conservation Focus

Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska by the Nebraska Conservation Mentorship Network.

Zeke Brummels

Stanton County

Conservation Focus

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Benefits

Why Join the Network

Receive Invitations To Field Days And Farm Tours, As Well As Small Group Discussions (In-Person & Virtual)
Gain Access To One-On-One Mentorship
Have The Opportunity To Meet With Like-Minded Producers To Discuss Conservation Practices & Programs
Be Invited To An Online Group To Exchange Information & Ideas

Who Can Participate

Participants in the Conservation Mentorship Network Will:

Bring Any Level of Experience To The Table, Relevant To Their Years Farming/Ranching or Implementing Conservation
Express An Interest In & Willingness To Implement Conservation Practices
Be Located In Nebraska & Operate (or Directly Influence the Management Decisions of) a Farm or Ranch

Mentorship Network Partners