ABOUT THE NETWORK
Fostering Peer Relationships & Conservation Practices in Nebraska
The Conservation Mentorship Network was launched in 2024 to facilitate peer-to-peer education among producers who are interested in learning from one another. To accommodate the diverse needs of participants and geographic landscape of the state, mentors from across Nebraska have been selected to participate in Network activities and provide one-on-one guidance to producers interested in the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices.
Get Involved
NETWORK DETAILS
COME AS YOU ARE
The network is designed to be producer-led allowing for spontaneity and flexibility
Participants choose the level of time and energy they wish to invest
Multiple outlets for learning meet producers where they are
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Producers of all experience levels are welcome
Participants should express an interest in and willingness to implement conservation practices
Individuals must be located in Nebraska and operate (or directly influence the management decisions of) a farm or ranch
WHY JOIN THE NETWORK
Receive invitations to field days, farm tours, and small group discussions
Gain access to one-on-one mentorship
Meet with like-minded producers to discuss conservation practices and programs
Be invited to an online group to exchange information and ideas
CONNECT & LEARN
Network participants are invited to field days, farm tours, and small group discussions (both in-person and online)
Attendance is voluntary; participants are encouraged to attend and connect with other producers as their schedules permit
Mentor Map
Look for producers mentors near you.
Meet the Mentors
PRODUCERS
Our mentors are an incredible group of producers from across the state who have volunteered their time and expertise to help other farmers and ranchers adopt conservation practices. Learn more about each mentor below or contact our staff to be put in touch.
Alex Daake
Seward County
- Utica, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till, Rotational Grazing
Alex McKiernan
Lancaster & Pawnee County
- Martell & Steinaur, NE
Conservation Focus
- Multispecies Grazing, Ranching, Rotational Grazing
Brian Brhel
Lancaster County
- Denton, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till
Chris Trumler
Sherman County
- Rockville, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cattle, Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Rotational Grazing, Wildlife Habitat
Clay Govier
Custor County
- Broken Bow, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till
Dan Stelling
Pierce County
- Pierce, NE
Conservation Focus
- Ranching, Range Land Management, Rotational Grazing
Daryl Obermeyer
Nemaha County
- Brownville, NE
Conservation Focus
- Buffer Strips, Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till
Dennis Demmel
Keith County
- Ogallala, NE
Conservation Focus
- Farming, Rotational Grazing, Wildlife Habitat
Ed Olson
Washington County
- Craig, NE
Conservation Focus
- Buffer Strips, Cover Crops, Livestock Integration, No Till, Soil Health, Wildlife Habitat
Greg Keller
Platte County
- Monroe, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Nutrient Management
Homer Buell
Rock County
- Basset, NE
Conservation Focus
- Ranching, Range Land Management, Rotational Grazing
Jeff Steffen
Knox County
- Crofton, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till
Jordan Uldrich
Filmore County
- Milligan, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till, Rotational Grazing
Mark McConnell
Keith County
- Paxton, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, Livestock Integration, No Till
Matt Bailey
Colfax County
- Schuyler, NE
Conservation Focus
- Farming, Nutrient Management, Ridge Till
Mike McDonald
Otoe County
- Palmyra, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Soil Health
Paul Poppe
Dodge County
- Scribner, NE
Conservation Focus
- Farming, Grassed Waterways, No Till
Riley Rienke
Gage County
- Filley, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Organic Transition, Vegetable Production
Rob Hultquist
Kearney County
- Heartwell, NE
Conservation Focus
- Conservation, Farming
Ron Bolze
Dawes County
- Chadron, NE
Conservation Focus
- Ranching, Range Land Management, Rotational Grazing
Scott Heinemann
Wayne County
- Wayne, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till
Tracy Zink
Red Willow County
- Inianola, NE
Conservation Focus
- Farming, No Till, Water Management
Vance McCoy
Perkins County
- Elsie, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Relay Cropping, Water Management
Will Corman
Nuckolls County
- Superior, NE
Conservation Focus
- Cover Crops, Farming, No Till, Nutrient Management, Wildlife Habitat
Zeke Brummels
Stanton County
- Pilger, NE
Conservation Focus
- EQIP, Ranching, Rotational Grazing
PAST EVENTS
Jordan Uldrich Field Day
In December of 2025, Jordan talked about ways farming practices like reduced tillage, growing cover crops and grazing crop ground that can improve the health of the soil and also save money. participants were interested in grazing techniques and raising alternative crops.
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Benefits
Why Join the Network
Receive Invitations To Field Days And Farm Tours, As Well As Small Group Discussions (In-Person & Virtual)
Gain Access To One-On-One Mentorship
Have The Opportunity To Meet With Like-Minded Producers To Discuss Conservation Practices & Programs
Be Invited To An Online Group To Exchange Information & Ideas
Who Can Participate
Participants in the Conservation Mentorship Network Will:
Bring Any Level of Experience To The Table, Relevant To Their Years Farming/Ranching or Implementing Conservation
Express An Interest In & Willingness To Implement Conservation Practices
Be Located In Nebraska & Operate (or Directly Influence the Management Decisions of) a Farm or Ranch
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