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Our Purpose

Dedicated to the enhancement of grasslands, the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition is comprised of ranchers and private landowners all focused on creating public awareness and improvement of the grazing lands in Nebraska. The organization’s top focus is to provide voluntary technical assistance and educational opportunities on grazing land management. Healthy Nebraska grazing lands translate directly into forage for livestock, habitat for wildlife, economic benefits for landowners and rural communities, and clean water for much of the Great Plains.

Upcoming Events

Plan Your Farm/Ranch Transition at Upcoming Workshops

event details: 2/26/2025 10:00 AM - 2/27/2025 2:00 PM Export event

Is there a plan in place to transition your family’s farm or ranch to the next generation?

On February 26^th and 27^th, workshops will be held in Broken Bow and Burwell to help families navigate common landmines including legal, financial, and communication issues.

Joe Hawbaker, an estate planning attorney, will cover tools for long term legal viability of your farm or ranch.

Dave Goeller, a financial planner and retired Nebraska Extension transition specialist, will talk about family finances, business, and communication issues.

Join us on February 26^th in Broken Bow at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds, or February 27^th at the Legion Hall in Burwell. Both workshops will be held from 10 am – 2 pm CT and will be free of charge.

Registration is appreciated one week prior for a meal count, but walk-ins are welcome that day!

These workshops are hosted by Legal Aid of Nebraska, Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Dept of Ag, and Farmers Union Foundation. Thank you to our sponsors: Heartland Bank, Pathway Bank, and Farm Credit Services of America for sponsoring the meals.

Again, sign up by calling the local Extension Office in Broken Bow or Burwell. Walk-ins are welcome.

Take the time to learn from experts and complete a plan to transition your assets and management to the next generation. These workshops will be held on February 26^th and 27^th.

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Education Scholarships Now Available for the 2025 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference

The Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference is set to return for its annual two-day event, dedicated to educating and uplifting women involved in all aspects of Nebraska's agricultural industry. This year's conference is the 40th anniversary and will take place February 20^th – 21^st in Kearney, NE. The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition is proud to announce the sponsorship of this year's keynote speaker Elaine Froese.

Featured Producer

Grazing management, stockmanship and family each key to ranching efforts

(Jan. 18, 2019) – Determination, hard work and a willingness to learn have been key to Ryan and Jamie Sexson’s ranching efforts. Ryan and Jamie both grew up in the Nebraska Sandhills with a passion for ranching, but were often told there was no future for them in ranching. After various jobs on and off ranches, in 2014, the couple was able to lease a small ranch near Nenzel, Neb. Today, they are raising their three young children – ages 11, 9, and 8 – in the ranching lifestyle as they custom graze and calve heifers and cows. Ryan also still does day work for area ranches.