Six University of Nebraska-Lincoln students served as delegates to represent Nebraska for the National Ag Day on the Hill program last week.
The Ag Day on the Hill program allows college students
from Nebraska to join with other students from across the country to learn more about policy, natural resources and agriculture. Natural resources districts protect the future of natural
resources by educating young people through programs such as Ag Day on the Hill.
The Nebraska representatives and the Ag Day on the Hill program are supported by the Nebraska
Association of Resources Districts Foundation.
“Programs like Ag Day on the Hill are a great way to engage young people in the political process and encourage networking with their peers from other states and to learn firsthand the workings of our United States Government,” said Terry Martin, NARD Board President. “This is a great opportunity for Nebraska students to take an interest in national agriculture and natural resources issues and to be better prepared for leadership in our state,” said Martin.
The six Nebraska representatives were Valerie Kesterson, Bryce Doeschot, Morgan Kowaleski,
Casey Campbell, Tayler Goertz and Dustin Renken. All six representatives are students at the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
“By attending Ag Day on the Hill, I will experience firsthand valuable networking opportunities
with agriculturists and legislators from across the nation. I will also have the chance to expand
my knowledge and understanding about current issues facing the industry and related policies
designed to address those issues,” said Morgan Kowaleski, Nebraska Ag Day on the Hill
fepresentative.
The Nebraska Association of Resources Districts Foundation is a supporter of Ag Day on the
Hill for the Nebraska representatives. The Foundation uses funds raised to help youth develop
an interest in a variety of natural resources programs including Nebraska 4-H, FFA and others.
Funds for the NARD Foundation are raised through a variety of activities such as live and silent
auctions at the NRD Annual Conference held every September. The NARD Foundation was
established to support students with a desire to enter the field of natural resources.
“The Foundation helps provide scholarships, internships, education opportunities, and support
for students to continue to learn about natural resources,” said Martin