Successful Farmer Series Returns in December

Extension Educator John Nelson (right) led a Farmer Panel  at last year’s Successful Farmer Series.
Extension Educator John Nelson (right) led a Farmer Panel at last year’s Successful Farmer Series.

Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County’s popular program, Successful Farmer Series, is returning with new and relevant cropping systems topics presented by experts. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 8:30–11 a.m. with check-in and breakfast starting at 8 a.m. They will be located at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Sessions will also be livestreamed and archived on YouTube.

Each topic will feature two to three speakers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln or industry organizations. Multiple sessions and topics allow producers to pick the topics most relevant to them and their operation.

Cost is $10 per session or $20 for the entire series, and includes breakfast and handouts. The in-person program is a great opportunity to network with other area producers in attendance. No fee for livestream participants.

Please register at least two days before each session and indicate if you will participate in-person and or via livestream. More information and a registration link will be online at lancaster.unl.edu/farmerseries. You may also register by contacting Karen Wedding at kwedding2@unl.edu or 402-441-7180. Pay at the event with check (payable to Lancaster County Extension), cash or credit/debit card (small additional fee). CCA credits will be available at relevant sessions for certified crop advisors attending in person.