When it comes time to go to bat for Nebraska farmers, Nebraska Farm Bureau is always there. The organization was formed by Nebraska farmers and ranchers in 1917 as a state organization. They knew they could accomplish more working together than working alone. That is still the case today.

“Nebraska Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization, and Husker Harvest Days represents a tremendous opportunity for us to connect with Farm Bureau members, as well as give others a chance to learn more about who we are and what we do as an organization,” says Steve Nelson, NFB president.

One of the first policy victories for NFB came in 1919, when the group helped pass a bill that would distribute game birds across the state to address grasshopper infestations that were destroying crops and property. Since then, for more than a century, NFB has continued to work for farmers and ranchers, whether it is in the state Capitol in Lincoln, or the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

“There are a lot of issues that are impacting the well-being of our members and agriculture collectively,” Nelson says. “We’ve spent part of the summer traveling the state to hear directly from farmers and ranchers about the issues of interest to them. Whether it is property taxes, trade issues, health care costs or access to high-quality and high-speed internet, the list of issues is long, and we’re continuing to work for solutions to these challenges. Husker Harvest Days presents another opportunity for members and others to drop by our building and share what’s on their mind.”

Located on Lot 48 on Main Street, NFB invites visitors to HHD on Sept, 11-13 to take a break from the heat and cool down with a free snow cone. The snow cones have become a permanent fixture for those visiting the Farm Bureau Building over the years, and that tradition continues. Farm Bureau is also giving away a free pair of work gloves to members who show their membership card at the building. If you are not a member, you can sign up to become one and get a pair of gloves while supplies last.

At the NFB booth, you also can sign up for a chance to win a 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450 ATV, Grainger products and DeWalt tools. Stay connected during your visit with free Wi-Fi in the building. Learn more at nefb.org.