Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition receives grant to expand programs
published: Friday, September 27, 2024
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September 27, 2024
Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition receives grant to expand programs
The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition recently received a grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Reintroducing Prescribed Fire Regimes in Nebraska’s Southern Great Plains project. “This project will focus on expanding our prescribed fire program to areas outside of the Nebraska Sandhills, focus on collaborating with other agencies working to put fire on the ground, and fund educational opportunities related to prescribed fire planning”, stated Leah Peterson, NGLC Executive Director.
In addition to the prescribed fire component the grant will also expand the generational transition program by adding capacity to support the growth. Workshops related to generational transition will take place across the state where producers can learn from an estate planning attorney, and others, as they share about their own personal successes with transition. In addition to these educational opportunities, scholarship funds will be available for producers to attend these and other educational events related to generational transition. Financial technical assistance dollars will also be available to producers through this program to help offset the financial need for planning for the next generation.
“A large percentage of the ranch and farmland in the United States in set to transition to the next generation in the next decade.” said Angela Redman, NGLC Assistant Director, Transition Coordinator. “Planning for the next generation will increase the likelihood of their success.”
For upcoming workshops and events follow the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition on Facebook or for additional information about these programs or to apply for one of the educational scholarships or financial assistance dollars visit our website at www.nebraskagrazinglands.org