About the Network
Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska
The Conservation Mentorship Network was launched in 2024 to facilitate peer-to-peer education among producers who are interested in learning from one another. To accommodate the diverse needs of participants and geographic landscape of the state, mentors from across Nebraska have been selected to participate in Network activities and provide one-on-one guidance to producers interested in the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices.
Past Events
“The best thing about the field day was seeing the community of farmers develop around conservation and the challenges they face in implementing some of these practices. They exchanged technical knowledge and how-to information, but almost more importantly, they were acting as a support network to encourage their friends and neighbors.” – Andrew Tonnies, on Vance McCoy’s field day near Elsie, Nebraska
Get Involved
Network Details
Come As You Are
The network is designed to be producer-led allowing for spontaneity and flexibility
Participants choose the level of time and energy they wish to invest
Multiple outlets for learning meet producers where they are
Who Can Participate
Producers of all experience levels are welcome
Participants should express an interest in and willingness to implement conservation practices
Individuals must be located in Nebraska and operate (or directly influence the management decisions of) a farm or ranch
Why Join the Network
Receive invitations to field days, farm tours, and small group discussions
Gain access to one-on-one mentorship
Meet with like-minded producers to discuss conservation practices and programs
Be invited to an online group to exchange information and ideas
Connect & Learn
Network participants are invited to field days, farm tours, and small group discussions (both in-person and online)
Attendance is voluntary; participants are encouraged to attend and connect with other producers as their schedules permit
Meet the Mentors
Producers
Our mentors are an incredible group of producers from across the state who have volunteered their time and expertise to help other farmers and ranchers adopt conservation practices. Learn more about each mentor below or connect with our staff to be put in touch.
Alex Daake
Seward County
- Utica, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till, Rotational Grazing
Alex McKiernan
Lancaster & Pawnee County
- Martell & Steinaur, NE
Brian Brhel
Lancaster County
- Denton, NE
Chris Trumler
Sherman County
- Rockville, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cattle, Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Rotational Grazing, Wildlife Habitat
Clay Govier
Custor County
- Broken Bow, NE
Dan Stelling
Pierce County
- Pierce, NE
Daryl Obermeyer
Nemaha County
- Brownville, NE
Dennis Demmel
Keith County
- Ogallala, NE
Greg Keller
Platte County
- Monroe, NE
Homer Buell
Rock County
- Basset, NE
Jeff Steffen
Knox County
- Crofton, NE
Jordan Uldrich
Filmore County
- Milligan, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till, Rotational Grazing
Mark McConnell
Keith County
- Paxton, NE
Matt Bailey
Colfax County
- Schuyler, NE
Mike McDonald
Otoe County
- Palmyra, NE
Paul Poppe
Dodge County
- Scribner, NE
Riley Rienke
Gage County
- Filley, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Organic Transition, Vegetable Production
Rob Hultquist
Kearney County
- Heartwell, NE
Ron Bolze
Dawes County
- Chadron, NE
Scott Heinemann
Wayne County
- Wayne, NE
Teresa Otte
Butler County
- David City, NE
Tracy Zink
Red Willow County
- Inianola, NE
Vance McCoy
Perkins County
- Elsie, NE
Will Corman
Nuckolls County
- Superior, NE
Zeke Brummels
Stanton County
- Pilger, NE
Become a Part of Nebraska’s Conservation Community
sign up
Take the first step towards advancing conservation across Nebraska. Joining the Conservation Mentorship Network is easy, and there are no strings attached. Contact us today to learn how you can be involved.
"*" indicates required fields
