NORFOLK, Nebraska -- The second annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference (NNAC) will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The all-day conference will begin with registration at 8 a.m. and closing comments and door prizes wrapping up the event around 4 p.m. The NNAC is co-hosted by the Bazile Groundwater Management Area Project (BGMA) and Bow Creek Watershed Project. 

All producers are invited to join in this dynamic event which was created for the purpose of exchanging practical farm and ranch ideas that will not only help protect water quality but also improve the bottom line. Learn from others who are increasing their operations financial stability and environmental stewardship.

This conference has something for everyone whether you are interested in new management practices or an innovative farmer who has already been implementing them. Concurrent breakout sessions allow each attendee to choose the sessions that best meet their needs. Industry leading speakers, paired with experienced producers, will discuss hot ag topics from theory to practical application and technology integration. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Hear from Keynote Speaker John Kempf – Founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture and host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast – about advancements in managing nitrates, exciting new discoveries on how plants get nutrition, and what that means for producers. The ‘Making it Work Here’ producer panel features local producers sharing how they are implementing these ideas on the farm. 

Registration for the event is now open! Early Bird Registration tickets can be purchased until Dec. 9, for $20. Late registrations and walk-ins will be $50. A hot lunch will be provided. Nitrogen Certification and CEUs are also available for attendees. Register now at: https://bit.ly/NNAC2025

Gold Level Sponsors for the 2025 Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference include: Papio-Missouri River NRD, Green Cover, Advancing Eco Ag, Ward Lab Inc., J-Tech Construction and Solar, and Corteva.

The Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference is produced by the Lewis & Clark NRD, Lower Elkhorn NRD, Lower Niobrara NRD, Upper Elkhorn NRD, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE).

Event Contact
Becky Ravenkamp
Bow Creek Watershed Coordinator
bravenkamp [at] lcnrd.org
402-254-6758