Lincoln, Neb. —Leaders from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln and the Agriculture Builders of Nebraska will visit communities across Nebraska during a statewide listening tour in April and May.
The listening tour, which will kick off on Monday, April 3, will present an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts and visions for the future of Nebraska, their communities, and the state’s agriculture industry with university leadership including Mike Boehm, NU vice president for agriculture and Harlan vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The tour is being conducted in conjunction with IANR’s Celebration of Innovation, which marks the 50th anniversary of IANR, as well as the 150th anniversary of UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
“As we reflect on the first 50 years of UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, we also want to look toward the future,” said Boehm. “Nebraskans have a key role in framing IANR’s next chapter, and this listening tour is an important step in co-creating our shared future vision.”
Tour dates are listed below:Dinner and Round Table Discussion - BeatriceApril 3, 20235:30 pm to 7:00 pmGage County Extension Office1115 W Scott St, Beatrice, NEBreakfast and Round Table Discussion - HastingsApril 4, 20237:30 am to 9:00 amThe Lark809 W 2nd St, Hastings, NELunch and Round Table Discussion - OrdApril 4, 202312:00 pm to 1:30 pmValley County Ag Complex, Extension Office801 S St, Ord, NEDinner and Round Table Discussion - WayneApril 4, 20235:30 pm to 7:00 pmElkhorn Valley Bank and Trust411 E 7th St, Wayne, NELunch and Round Table Discussion - FremontApril 5, 202312:00 pm to 1:30 pmFremont Golf Club2710 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NERound Table Discussion - North PlatteApril 12, 20234:00 pm to 5:30 pmWest Central Research, Education, and Extension Center402 W State Farm Rd, North Platte, NELunch and Round Table Discussion - ScottsbluffApril 13, 202312:00 pm to 1:30 pmPanhandle Research, Education, and Extension Center4502 Ave I, Scottsbluff, NEDinner and Round Table Discussion - ValentineApril 24, 20235:30 pm to 6:30 pmBolo Beer Company420 E 1st St, Valentine, NEDinner and Round Table Discussion - Broken BowApril 25, 20235:30 pm to 7:00 pmKinkaider Brewing43860 Paulsen Rd, Broken Bow, NELunch and Round Table Discussion - ColumbusApril 26, 202312:00 pm to 1:30 pmThe Evans House2204 14th St, Columbus, NEDinner and Round Table Discussion - McCookMay 2, 20235:30 pm to 7:00 pmKeystone Business Center402 Norris Avenue, McCook, NE
These events are free and open to the public, though advance registration is requested for each participant.
For questions, please contact Jordan Slagle at jslagle10@unl.edu.