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To advance producer-centered education, outreach, and adoption of soil health principles to build resilient farms, ranches, and communities across Nebraska.
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Promote the adoption of soil health systems.
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A collaborative effort to increase sustainable agricultural production and thriving rural communities.
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One top consideration of NSHC involvement is independence from governmental directives so we are flexible and can best meet the long-term needs of your community and your agricultural management system/s. Second, the NSHC is primarily funded by partners, personal donations and other groups that support private control by individual producers and landowners. We seek funds toward this goal and it is one critical reason why we are unique.
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We will accomplish our purpose through these action steps
A. Nurturing a Producer-led Learning Community of on-farm research/demonstration, education, mentorship, and support among Nebraska’s farmers, livestock producers, ranchers, and landowners;
B. Promoting and strengthening cooperation among producers seeking to improve soil health, water quality, other ecosystem services, and profitability of agricultural lands with specific sub-state regional context;
C. Building on the critical livestock component of enhanced soil health to further Nebraska’s rich grasslands endowment and its vibrant livestock industry;
D. Advocating, educating and being a conduit between members and available funding entities to enhance the adoption of soil health practices;
E. Strengthening coordination, collaboration and communication among producers, other individuals, agribusiness, and organizations seeking to improve soil health and long-term soil resilience;
F. Building a shared vision across all Nebraskans for increasing the economic, environmental, and societal resilience of Nebraska’s agricultural land resources;
G. Utilizing and expanding up-to-date science-based information pertaining to soil health principles and implementation relevant at the local level;
H. Enhancing agricultural landowners’ and farm managers’ understanding of and willingness to embrace with their producer operators soil health practices for greater profitability based on ecologically sound principles;
I. Advocating for sound policy decisions through the lens of resilient soils while always promoting voluntary actions and respect for property rights; and
J. Building public awareness of and appreciation for the multiple ecosystem services provided by enhancing soil resilience of the State’s agricultural lands.
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Beyond the stand of trees hedging Jane Green’s childhood home lay an irrigation runoff pond. Growing up, when she needed space to think, she wandered out to sit on its grassy banks and ponder life.
As kids, she and her siblings played in the pond and even attempted to ice skate on it. As she grew older, she found another place to retreat. Out in the cornfield, she would climb onto the center pivot, find a comfortable perch, and look out across the land. On humid summer evenings, the cold irrigation pipe felt wonderful against her hot skin.