Thank you for attending!
Whether you were online or in-person, we greatly appreciated your presence at the 2022 Local Food+Farm Conference! Please give us your feedback on the sessions, content, and the conference by taking a short survey HERE.
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Check back for the conference session recordings, which will be posted soon. In the meantime, stay in touch by signing up for the NSAS newsletter to hear about future opportunities, events, and news: http://eepurl.com/hf0AbP.
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About
The Nebraska Local Food & Farm Conference is a dynamic collaboration combining NSAS's Healthy Farms Conference, the Nebraska Regional Food Systems Summit, and the Nebraska Specialty Crops Conference & Trade Show into 2 full days of educational sessions, farmer forums, roundtable conversations, and keynotes. The conference includes a full day of virtual sessions on Friday, February 4th and will be in-person Saturday, February 5th at The Leadership Center in Aurora, Nebraska. Guests may also join an in-person watch party for the Friday sessions at the Leadership Center, followed by a roundtable conversation with keynote and author, Bob Quinn. |
Friday's Keynote, Chef Khan
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Registration
This year's conference is being offered as a hybrid with options for catching sessions virtually from home, joining a watch party on Friday, or attending a full day of in-person sessions on Saturday. Visit the Registration Page to build the conference experience that works for your needs.
UPDATE 1/31/22: Registration has closed for in-person options and the Saturday, Feb. 5th conference. Contact Us to inquire about available registrations.
Scholarships
We're committed to making the Local Food + Farm Conference affordable and accessible for all to participate. Scholarships are available. If cost is a barrier to attending, please reach out to NSAS for scholarship opportunities by emailing programcoordinator@sustainablenebraska.org or sending a quick message from the Contact Us form.
This year's conference is being offered as a hybrid with options for catching sessions virtually from home, joining a watch party on Friday, or attending a full day of in-person sessions on Saturday. Visit the Registration Page to build the conference experience that works for your needs.
UPDATE 1/31/22: Registration has closed for in-person options and the Saturday, Feb. 5th conference. Contact Us to inquire about available registrations.
Scholarships
We're committed to making the Local Food + Farm Conference affordable and accessible for all to participate. Scholarships are available. If cost is a barrier to attending, please reach out to NSAS for scholarship opportunities by emailing programcoordinator@sustainablenebraska.org or sending a quick message from the Contact Us form.
COVID-19 Policy
We’re committed to providing a COVID-conscious event to balance the benefits of gathering in person while prioritizing the safety of all attendees, our staff, and community. Safety measures attendees can expect include:
We’re committed to providing a COVID-conscious event to balance the benefits of gathering in person while prioritizing the safety of all attendees, our staff, and community. Safety measures attendees can expect include:
- All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a properly fitting mask except when actively eating or drinking. This policy aligns with current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for counties and states with “substantial” or “high” risk of community spread of COVID-19.
- Session presenters will be set up to maintain at least 6 feet between speakers and participants, and may remove their masks when actively presenting.
- As much as possible, event areas will be designed to allow for and encourage social distancing. Attendees and staff are encouraged to practice social distancing to the best of their ability.
- Staff and attendees will be encouraged to practice good hand hygiene. Hand sanitizer will be readily available at the event.
- Disposable masks will be provided free of charge.
- Staff and attendees are encouraged to stay home if they or someone in their household are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Full refunds minus a 15% processing fee will be issued if you test positive with COVID-19 or have a known exposure to COVID-19 prior to the conference.
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2022 Keynote: Del Ficke
Del Ficke, owns and operates Ficke Cattle Company – Graze Master Genetics® and the Graze Master Group in eastern Nebraska. With more than 35 years of experience as both an agriculturist and cattleman, Ficke has developed a one-of-a-kind trademarked breed of composite cattle, the Graze Master. Ficke has sold cattle genetics as well as consulted on farms and ranches throughout the nation and internationally. Driven by results, Ficke has a proven success rate in improving farming and ranching businesses – from increasing profitability to successfully implementing innovative practices. Visit www.fickecattle.com to learn more about Ficke Cattle Company's regenerative agricultural practices and values.
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