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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

Ranching for Profit School for Young Adults

event details: 7/11/2022 - 7/15/2022 Export event

Ranching For Profit- Young Adult School July 11-15, 2022 will be held at the Niobrara Valley Preserve in Johnstown NE.  The school will focus on setting the next generation up for success using RMC®’s time-proven methods tailored for 18-25-year-old current or prospective land managers, who are interested in developing the necessary business management and leadership skills to succeed in ranch management.  Participants will build peer-to-peer relationships, learn from an experienced instructor, interact with mentors, and visit innovative ranches.  This experience will take you to the next level in business and land management.

Draft Agenda

  • Monday, July 11 – Arrive for evening meal and “get to know you” social
  • Tuesday, July 12 – ½ day classroom and ½ day ranch visit
  • Wednesday, July 13 – ½ day classroom and ½ day ranch visit
  • Thursday, July 14 – ½ day classroom and ½ day ranch visit
  • Friday, July 15 – ½ day wrap up and depart

To register or learn more visit www.SandhillsTaskForce.org . Registration is limited to the first 30 registrants.

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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 20th – 21st 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.  

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