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Nebraska FFA Foundation
2012-13 Annual Report
2012-13 Annual Report Table of Contents
Nebraska FFA Foundation
PO Box 94942
Lincoln, NE 68509-4942
402-472-5224
Website: neffafoundation.org
Facebook: facebook.com/neffafoundation
Twitter: twitter.com/neffafoundation
Blog: neffafoundation.wordpress.com
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Message from the Nebraska FFA Foundation President................3
Message from the Executive Director...................................................4
Industry Partner Recognition...................................................................5
Individual Donor Recognition...............................................................10
FFA Jacket Fund Program.......................................................................12
I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign..............................................13
FFA & 4-H Golf Classic...............................................................................18
Agricultural Education & FFA Program Highlights.........................19
Nebraska FFA Foundation Financial Information............................25
Message from the Incoming President
This year, I was honored to be
part of the 25-year State Officer
team at the Nebraska FFA State
Convention. As I stood at the
State President’s podium reciting
opening ceremonies with some
of my former teammates, it
reminded me of many other
fond memories in FFA. Creed
speaking, land judging and
traveling to Kansas City for
National Convention were a few. There have been many
changes over the last 85 years, but the core curriculum,
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects and
preparation for the next generation of agricultural
leaders has stayed the same.
We are seeing great momentum in agriculture and in ag
education today. Within the past month, the National FFA
Organization announced that membership is higher than
it has ever been. More than 22,300 new students joined
the National FFA Organization during the last year. This
trend is happening at home too, as Nebraska FFA has hit
record highs in student membership and number of FFA
chapters.
There is great momentum and a lot to be excited about
in Nebraska FFA and, as Board President of the Nebraska
FFA Foundation, I’m excited to share with you some of
the successes of the Foundation over the past 12 months.
We celebrated 85 years of Nebraska FFA during
the Nebraska FFA State Convention by introducing
opportunities for long-term giving and introduced the
Blue and Gold Society for planned giving. Many former
FFA members and FFA supporters are stepping up to
make sure that future FFA members receive similar
experiences to what they experienced.
Participation and your support for the fourth annual I
Believe in the Future of Ag campaign blew us all away
this year. Over $270,000 was raised and over $190,000
was sent directly back to participating chapters. Many
of these chapters are using this money for enhancing
their ag programs, doing unique community service
projects, attending leadership conferences or providing
scholarships for students.
There is great momentum at the Nebraska FFA
Foundation, Nebraska FFA Association and all 150
agricultural education programs. We are faced with
new challenges every day to help meet the need of our
growing organizations and the growing need for ag
teachers and ag industry professionals. Take a look at our
website at www.neffafoundation.org to see more stories
of exciting things happening in Nebraska FFA.
I will always remember my involvement in the Blue
Hill FFA Chapter and as a State FFA Officer. If you were
involved in FFA, I know you understand the importance
of our work and I ask for your continued support of
Nebraska’s state and local FFA programs. Please fill out
the enclosed donation card and mail your donation or
go to www.neffafoundation.org to make your donation
today. Your donation will develop the next generation of
agricultural leaders.
Thank you for your continued support of Nebraska FFA.
Sincerely,
Judson Jesske
President
Nebraska FFA Foundation Board of Directors
2012-2013 Nebraska FFA Foundation Board of Directors
Seth Derner, Treasurer
Vivayic, Inc.
Karl Hensley
Central Valley Ag
Blake Johnson
Bunker Hill Farms
Kent Kirchhoff
Plains Equipment Group
AnnaLisa Estrela
Ashland-Greenwood Schools
Represented the Nebraska Ag
Educators Association
Rich Herink, President
First National Bank
Donelle Johnson, Secretary
Nebraska FFA Association
Represented the Nebraska FFA
Association
Matt Kreifels
Nebraska Department of
Education
Dann Husmann
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Christin Kamm
Nebraska Department of
Agriculture
Ken Smedra
Novartis Animal Health
Judson Jesske, Vice President
Farm Credit Services of America
Rick Keith
Producers Livestock
Jill Goedeken
Represented the Nebraska FFA
Alumni Association
Katie Gutzmann
Hoegemeyer Hybrids
Mark Holoubek
Seitec Genetics
Jack Nemec
Tom Volk
DEKALB/Asgrow
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Message from the Executive Director
Growing. That’s the best word
to describe the 2012-13 year in
Nebraska FFA. We celebrated 85
years of Nebraska FFA, hit record FFA
membership of 6,900 and record FFA
chapters at 150. The Nebraska FFA
Foundation worked together with
Matt Kreifels, State Director of Ag
Education, Robin Jirovsky, our new
Nebraska FFA State Advisor, Anita
Wollenburg, new State FFA Officer
Coordinator, and 150 FFA Programs to grow our future
leaders.
There is a great deal of growth and momentum Nebraska
FFA is experiencing; however, there are gaps moving
forward that I want you to be aware of:
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Only 14 percent of Nebraska students are enrolled
in an Agriculture Education course. That number
has to increase if FFA is to continue to contribute
to Nebraska’s largest industry. There are small steps
being made, even in urban areas like the Omaha
Bryan Urban Agriculture and Natural Resources Career
Academy, but for a state where our economic engine
is agriculture, more communities should be offering
Agriculture Education and FFA.
The second gap really relates to the first. The USDA
estimates a five percent increase in new ag jobs or
about 55,000. There will be a shortage in the number
of students applying for these jobs with an ag
background. We need to get students plugged into the
ag industry.
We need more Ag Teachers. Although six new
programs were started last year, there were seven
additional schools that wanted to start a new FFA
program. They were not able to due to a shortage of ag
teachers.
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As we add to the list of chapters and number of
members involved in our programs across Nebraska,
we need to be sure that those meaningful FFA
experiences are just as prominent for tomorrow’s
students. It is critical that we ensure long-term
statewide leadership in FFA and plan for growing our
capacity to meet the needs of Nebraska FFA members
in the future.
In order for the Nebraska FFA Foundation to continue to
provide financial support to Nebraska FFA, we need your
support. We need help in creating additional long-term
funding sources to support Nebraska FFA. We also need
to provide financial support to local chapters and ag
educators to assist in local growth and capacity building.
Finally, we’ve created long-term giving opportunities
for people to support our mission. Our goal is to raise at
least one million dollars with 100 individual donors giving
multiple year gifts up to the 100th anniversary of Nebraska
FFA in 2028.
We expect more growth in Nebraska FFA. I’m asking you to
consider making a tax-deductible gift through one of our
corporate or individual giving programs. Continue reading
and visit our new website www.neffafoundation.org to
find more information on our programs and ways to give.
Thank you for your continued support in Nebraska youth
in agriculture.
Best Regards,
Stacey Agnew
Executive Director
Nebraska FFA Foundation
Team Ag Ed Staff
Robin Jirovsky
Anita Wollenburg
State Advisor,
State Officer Coordinator,
Nebraska FFA Association Nebraska FFA Association
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Matt Kreifels
State Director of
Agriculture Education,
Nebraska Department of
Education
Stacey Agnew
Sarah Mullen
Executive Director,
Program Coordinator,
Nebraska FFA Foundation Nebraska FFA Foundation
Our Supporters
The Nebraska FFA Foundation thanks the organizational, corporate and individual partners that have
supported the mission of the Nebraska FFA Foundation. Their support helps provide valuable programming
for FFA members across Nebraska.
You can become a financial partner to Nebraska FFA members too!
Simply go online to www.neffafoundation.org, call 402-472-5224 or mail your check payable to “Nebraska FFA
Foundation” in the enclosed envelope to PO Box 94942, Lincoln, NE 68509-4942.
We also have a number of special giving opportunities available to suit your interests. Contact our office to
learn more about these options.
2012-13 Industry Partners
Premier Sponsors ($25,000 or more)
6 Star Sponsors ($15,000-$24,999)
5 Star Sponsors ($10,000-$14,999)
Mark Brohman | Nebraska Environmental Trust
Premier Sponsor
“Most people forget about the importance of soil. Water gets much of the attention, but you
need water and soil to produce. FFA is doing a wonderful job training Nebraska educators
about healthy soils and in turn the next generation of Nebraska farmers and ranchers are
benefiting from that knowledge. The Nebraska Environmental Trust is very proud of the
Nebraska FFA and what they have accomplished with their grant.”
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Industry Partners (Continued)
4 Star Sponsors ($5,000-$9,999)
Victor Bohuslavsky
Nebraska Soybean Board
Premier Sponsor
Stutheit Implement Co.
MEMBER FDIC
“The impact of the FFA
Organization on our youth is
outstanding. Being involved
in FFA develops many life
skills including leadership,
communication and
management that will help
our youth succeed in life. The
Nebraska Soybean Board is
proud to support the Nebraska
FFA because they are the future
leaders of agriculture and
industry in our state.”
Travis Thompson | DEKALB/Asgrow
Premier Sponsor
“At Monsanto, we are looking for individuals that require certain qualities. Two very
important qualities that come to mind are leadership and communication. The
National FFA Organization does an outstanding job in developing leadership and
communication qualities as a foundation to our future ag leaders. That is why we
support the FFA.”
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Industry Partners (Continued)
3 Star Sponsors ($2,500-$4,999)
Mat Habrock
DuPont Pioneer
6 Star Sponsor
2 Star Sponsors ($1,000-$2,499)
“DuPont Pioneer is proud to
support the Nebraska FFA. The
skills learned by the students
involved in FFA prepare them to
be leaders for the future of our
industry. It is those leaders that
are helping DuPont Pioneer in
our commitment to growing
the food, feed and fuel for the
world. We are proud to support
the Nebraska FFA, as well as
several FFA chapters through
our Community Investment
program.”
Nebraska Corn Growers Association
Ward Laboratories, Inc.
Frenchman Valley Coooperative
Farmers National Company
Nebraska Pork Producers Association
Nebraska Association of Resources Districts
Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association
Consolidated Telephone
Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau
Nebraska Wheat Board
Hertz Farm Management
EBM Construction
Nebraska Independent Crop Consultant
Association
Nebraska Rural Radio Network
Omaha Agri-business Club
Platte Valley Equipment, LLC
The Austin Company
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic
Nebraska Livestock Markets Association
Tractor Supply Company
1 Star Sponsors ($250-$999)
Nebraska Cooperative Council
Farmers Cooperative - Dorchester
DLR Group
Rural Community Insurance Services
ORK Farms
Wells Fargo
ADM
Associated Milk Producers
Behlen Country
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
CF Industries
Farmers Ranchers Cooperative
First National Bank
Kruger Seed
Mark Balschweid | University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Premier Sponsor
“There is a strong connection between the missions of the Nebraska FFA Foundation and the
Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication. We believe strongly
in the future of young people through the opportunities available through formal, schoolbased agricultural education and membership in the National FFA Organization.
It is clear that the Nebraska FFA Foundation is focused on preparing young people for careers
in the vibrant industries of agriculture and natural resources and we’re proud to partner with
the Foundation in providing our time and financial resources to support their efforts. There
has never been a greater time, or greater need, to work together in securing an abundant
and sustainable food supply for a growing world.”
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Industry Partners (Continued)
1 Star Sponsors (Continued)
Maxwell AgriService
Midwest Dairy Association
Nebraska Ag Relations Council
Nebraska Farmer
Norris FFA Boosters
Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services, Division of Public Health
Novartis Animal Health
Pheasants Forever State Council
Smart Chicken - MBA Poultry
Stihl Outdoor Power
SureFire Ag
Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni
Gentle Touch Pet Products
Cargill Meat Solutions
Hoegemeyer Hybrids
T-L Irrigation
Ag and Food Associates
BKD, LLP
NAU Country Insurance
Lindsay Corporation
Rain and Hail, LLC, Agriculture Insurance
Valmont Irrigation
Wagonhammer Ranches
Wiles Brothers Fertilizer
Midwest Farmers Cooperative
Harding and Shultz, P.C., L.L.O.
James Arthur Vineyards
Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers
Association
Northeast Nebraska Sheep Breeders
Association
Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Beel Brothers
Duo Lift Manufacturing
Matheson Linweld
Midwest Veterinary Services
Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in
Nebraska
FCStone
Nebraska Department of Ag, Poultry and
Egg Division
Wray Performance Horses
Midwest Messenger
US Bank
Other Corporate Contributors (up to $249)
Purple Wave Auction
Nebraska Soybean Association
Gerlach, Inc.
Bryson’s Airboat Tours
Televent DTN
Rob Robertson
Nebraska Farm Bureau
6 Star Sponsor
“Nebraska Farm Bureau is
honored to support Nebraska
FFA. We see great value and
importance in supporting
an organization which
directly fits in the mission of
the Nebraska Farm Bureau.
Strong Agriculture...Strong
Nebraska. We know Nebraska
FFA is creating opportunities
for youth to excel in agriculture.
Supporting them is a great
investment in our state.”
William Nelsen | CHS Foundation & CHS Inc.
6 Star Sponsor
“CHS and its Foundation are committed to supporting the next generation of
agriculturists, especially those that plan to teach agriculture and serve as advisors
through the FFA organization. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we know the value of
strong rural communities, a skilled workforce and leadership. No one does this better
than the FFA.”
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Individual Supporters
Blue & Gold Society
The Nebraska FFA Foundation wishes to recognize a group of individuals and households that
willl make planned gifts to the Nebraska FFA Foundation. This year, our featured Blue & Gold
Society members are Jack and Nancy Nemec from West Point.
“I am one of many who owe their success to the FFA. This is a way to give back to the Nebraska
FFA. It’s all about the future and people who are going to take your place and making sure they
have the same opportunities you had,” says Jack.
Thank you Jack and Nancy for your commitment to Nebraska FFA with the Jack and Nancy
Nemec Giving Back Endowment.
If you’ve bequested the Nebraska FFA Foundation in your will, life insurance or annuity, or are
interested in doing so, please contact Stacey Agnew.
Jack and Nancy Nemec are
pictured here with their
youngest grandchild.
Blue and Gold Society Members
Jack and Nancy Nemec
Judson and Kaye Jesske
Frank J. Fleecs
Matt and Sara Kreifels
Rich and Lanelle Herink
Leadership Gifts
During the Celebration of 85 Years of Nebraska FFA, the Nebraska FFA Foundation announced the opportunity for supporters
to make leadership gifts. These gifts support the mission of the Nebraska FFA Foundation and the strategies set forth by the
Board of Directors. It is the goal of the Nebraska FFA Foundation to raise $1 million in leadership gifts by the 100th anniversary
of Nebraska FFA in 2028.
Our thanks to these generous donors who have pledged this level of support for the next five years.
Gift of the Rising Sun
$50,000
Frank J. Fleecs
Gift of the Plow
$25,000
Blake and Holly Johnson
Keith and Doris Olsen
Johnson Family from Holdrege Chooses Gift of the Plow
Gift of Corn
$5,000
Loran and Nancy Wach
Angela and Jeremy Armagost
Karl and Margaret Hensley
Richard and Sharon Katt
Mark and Nancy Poeschl
When you ask Blake Johnson from Holdrege about organizations that made an
impact on his life, he’s the first to tell you that FFA stands in the forefront of great
youth organizations. Johnson was a State FFA Vice President in 1988-89 and was
awarded Star Farmer of America in 1991.
Today, Johnson has a family farming operation in the Holdrege area along with
being a crop insurance agent for John Deere Risk Protection. Blake and his wife,
Holly, have 3 sons – Grady (13), Quinn (10) and Jett (6).
Blake and Holly wanted to find a way to give back to Nebraska FFA which led
them to the gift of the plow, a commitment of $5,000 per year for five years.
They chose to give to the Nebraska FFA Foundation because FFA has had such
a positive influence in the success of their lives. According to Johnson, it taught
them how to network and develop successful relationships. It’s useful for him
today because it trained them to be futuristic when looking for new ideas to
make their operation more cutting edge.
“Agriculture is the backbone of the United States economy. As we have less rural
and more urban influence, we have to find ways to educate and inspire our youth to become involved in agriculture. FFA is a
program that can impact youth to develop future leaders and successful business people,” says Johnson.
The Johnson family encourages others with ties to agriculture to donate to the Nebraska FFA Foundation.
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Individual Supporters
General Fund Donors
The Nebraska FFA Foundation wishes to recognize the support of individual contributors who have made the investment
in Nebraska’s agricultural education programs. Their monetary contributions support numerous Nebraska FFA programs.
Thank you to those who continue to see the importance in investing in the agricultural leaders of tomorrow.
* denotes a former Nebraska FFA State Officer
Dewey and Nancy Knuth
Brett and Pam Mueller*
Tim Esser
Edgar and Frances Reynolds Foundation Butch and Janie Gutzmann
Trent Janssen
Ronnie and Jane Green
Connie Clausen
Bill and RanDee Barger
Jack Nemec*
Dann Husmann
Cory Epler
Judson and Kaye Jesske*
Douglas and Janelle Bruning
Lane Grindle
Normil Foundation
Edward and Linda Stich
Tom Volk*
Brady Revels
Ryan and Kristen Hassebrook*
James Nygren*
Chris Kalkowski*
Dustin and Tammy Mashino
Craig and Shari Head Family
Kent and Aundria Kirchhoff
Gordon Smith
Don and Kelly Witte*
Mark and Willow Holoubek*
Greg and Barb Bonifas*
Wayne and Louise Rasmussen*
Richard and Lanelle Herink*
Jack Schinstock
Mike Roeber, In memory of Bob Clausen
Sally Bush*, In Memory of Joyce Casten
Karl Linke*
and in memory of Larry Narsel
Stephen and Elma Nelson
Kenneth and Clarice Sabata
Marty Tatman
Ken and Laura Smedra*
Leslie Denning
Allen Schreiner*
Tammy Meyer
Matt and Sarah Kreifels
Chris Robinett
Gene and Rose Wissenburg
Mike and Glenda Davis
Donald Kracke*
Adam McCracken
Neal and Nancy Schlautman*
Fran and Tom Geisler
Andrew and Bonnie Jensen*
Randy Vlasin
Jacob Smith
Bob and Cynthia Milligan*
Robert Swett
Kristine Smith
Dean Glock
Roger Wilshusen*
Lance Atwater*
Elmer Miller
Roy and Sarah Miller
Lloyd and Loye Wolfe
Gerald and Beverly Clausen
Scott and Tara Keetle*
Roger and Josie Gutzmann
Homer Buell
Wayne and Judy Rasmussen
Ron Arp*
Kent Thompson
Roger and Jill Goedeken
Russ and Sharon Breitkreutz
Mark Poeschl*
James and Sarah Mullen
Thomas and Beverly Thurber
Pete McClymont
Brandon and Katie Gutzmann
Vern and Lisa Taylor*
Richard Hahn
Reed Nelsen
Victor Bohuslavsky*
Seth and Carrie Derner*
Brian and Kelli Thompson*
Brian and Stacey Agnew*
Shane and Kelli Belohrad*
Dennis and Sharon Derner
Jeffery Grawe
Jeffrey Neville
Jason and Annette Harb*
John Bader*
David and Alyce Tejral
Larry Rasmussen*
Kyle Perry*
Don and Marilyn Swanson*
Leroy and Judy Tejral
Trisha and Bryan Danburg
Doris Vlasin
Mike, Christin and Austin Kamm
Don and Sandy Frey
Ken and Mary Madden
Ron Anderson*
Bruce and Carolyn Riddell
Mike and Sara Scholz*
Scott Aden*
Trey Mogensen
Rick and Dee Keith
Steve and Judy Zimmerman
Jessica Kolterman
Duane Polodna
Patricia Brugger
Founders Club
The Nebraska FFA Foundation wishes to recognize a group of individuals who have served on the Nebraska FFA Foundation
Board of Directors. The individuals below have chosen to continue to support the Nebraska FFA by being a part of the Founders
Club. If you were a board member and would like to be a part of this group, please contact Nebraska FFA Foundation staff.
Angela Armagost
Steven Belitz
Allen Blezak
Bob Campbell
Tony Collins
Linda Evans
Craig Frederick
Mark Hastreiter
Richard Hahn
Don Hutchens
Jolene Jones
Chris Kalkowski
Richard Katt
Mark Knobel
Ken Madden
Kelly Neal
Royce Schaneman
Brenda Nelson
Judd O’Connor
Keith Olsen
Rex Prior
Dave Rocker
Rod Rudebusch
Jeff Schellpeper
Tim Arkfeld
Kent Thompson
Lee Thurber
Paul Timm
Randy Vlasin
Steve Waller
Ray Ward
Bill White
Ed Woeppel
Donelle Wolters
Steve Zimmerman
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Fall 2012 FFA Jacket Program
The blue jacket is the main symbol of FFA nationwide
– the jacket that so many young FFA members wear so
proudly. The Nebraska FFA Foundation is proud to support
those deserving students by providing the FFA Jacket
Program. Contributors could elect to be a part of the 2012
FFA Jacket Program by donating $80. Students must apply
to be selected for an FFA jacket and, for many, this is one
of their first experiences as an FFA member. In the fall of
2012, about 300 applications were received and almost
190 students were awarded a new FFA jacket and a tie or
scarf.
Thank you to the following donors for providing a
deserving student with a new FFA jacket and tie or scarf!
2008-2009 State Officer Team
2010-2011 State Officer Team
2011-2012 State Officer Team
2012-2013 State Officer Team
Brian and Stacey Agnew
Alpha Gamma Rho
Anselmo-Merna FFA
Bill and RanDee Barger
Dennis and Diane Basnett
Anthony and Lisa Brass
Connie Clausen
Gene and Alfretta Claver
Eric and Megan Dam
Katie Dobler
Richard and Susie Douglass
Empire Hay Inc
Shonn and Amber Endres
Jerome and Marcia Engelhaupt
Jed Erickson
Frank J. Fleecs (72 jackets)
Calvin and Rita Fix
Craig and Jan Frenzen
Sherry Frey
Milt and Joann Fricke
Susan Fritz, In memory of Don Herman
Jill and Kyle Goedeken Family, In memory
of Bob Clausen
Roger and Jill Goedeken
Dale Grosbach
Kevin Henrichson
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Richard and Lanelle Herink
Ryan and Kerry Hoffschneider
Mark and Willow Holoubek
Alec Ibach
Greg and Teresa Ibach
Alan and Kim Janzen
Karlene Johnson
Zane Johnson
Jon and Jean Katt
Richard and Sharon Katt
Gary Kubicek
Monty and Deb Larsen
Ron and Evie Laub
Marcy Lewis
Paula Martin-Buhrdorf, In memory of Billy
P Martin
Martin and Ruth Massengale
Donald Merlo
Gary and Lori Metzger
Tammy Meyer
Eric Miller
Quenton and Tonya Mortensen
Philip Mueller
Nebraska Agricultural Educators
Association
Nebraska FFA Alumni Council, In memory
of Bob Clausen
Nebraska Pork Producers
Nebraska State Fair
Lee and Brenda Nelson
Normil Foundation
James Nygren
Jason and Kylie Penke
Duane Polodna
Rex and Amy Prior
Johnathan and Abbie Rempel
Amy Ryan
John and Barb Scharf
Mike and Sara Scholz
Gordon Smith
Ed and Linda Stich
Straight Farms
Roger and Lynda Suhr
Leroy and Judy Tejral
Richard, Ann, Kyle & Lauren Perry, In
memory of Ted Ward
Adam and Anita Wollenburg
Dennis and Natalie Toalson
Norval L. and Sharon L. Utemark
Ward Laboratories, Inc.
Darrin Weers
Jack Welch
Matthew Wiegand
Gene and Rose Wissenburg
Kyla Wize
Matt and Donelle Wolters
Jennifer Wood
Gene Wray
Korey Young
Anonymous Donors
I Believe in the Future of Ag
I Believe the in the Future of Ag is a fundraising campaign focused on building capacity for the
future of FFA in Nebraska. It gives us the opportunity to educate community members on the
importance of agricultural education and FFA programs and to raise money at both the local
and state levels. The 2012-13 campaign was held from November 1, 2012 through January 31,
2013.
This was the second year the fundraising campaign was a statewide effort and included a
media partnership with Husker Sports Marketing. Seventeen corporate sponsors contributed
a total of $107,500 to the campaign. Local FFA chapters raised almost $170,000 for their
chapters and $20,000 was awarded out to participating chapters as matching funds.
Statewide Corporate Sponsors
MEMBER FDIC
Stutheit Implement Co.
Local Supporters
All Chapters
Fred Buhlmann
Butler County Farm Bureau
Federation
Richard Hahn
Knobel Farms, Inc.
Mark Hahn Farms, Inc.
McAfee Farms Inc.
Reed Nelsen
Neal Alexander
Sarah Anderson
Jeff Barger
Joshua Barney
Douglas Beaudette
Chad Beckmann
Dennis Bertschinger
Bloomfield FFA Alumni
Alan and Nancy Buschkamp
Glenda Byerly
Ashland-Greenwood FFA
A. J. Dather
Raikes Farm Enterprises
Andrew Dawson
Ziegenbein, Inc
Jamie Doerr
Josh Doerr
Aurora FFA
Regg and Teresa Eckman
Dana Anderson
Brad and Connie Eckmann Reed
Aurora FFA Chapter
and Cecilia Eckmann
Riley Eckmann
Banner County FFA
Brian Eisenhauer
Kimball-Banner County Farm Bureau Kyle Eisenhauer
Leitha Eisenhauer
Bayard FFA
Richard Eisenhauer
Mike Roeber
Scott and Christy Eisenhauer
Adrian Frevert
Bloomfield FFA
Dan Friendenbach
Jeff and April Alexander
Eugene Gillilan
Mike and Kim Alexander
Ken and Austin Gillilan
Tony and Staci Goeden
Neil and Angie Guenther
Mary Jo Hagge
Kathy Hallvin
Dana Jeannoutot
Wade and Lyndsy Jenness
LuAnn Jessen
Chris and Shannon Johnson
Dean and Sharon Johnson
Jim Johnson
Mike and Jamie Johnson
Clint and Pat Kauth
Travis Kauth
James Kerr
Tim and Shelli Koester
Jon and Laurie Kreizel
Brad and Mandy Kumm
Kelvin Kumm
Tony Kumm
Merlin Lammers
Curt and Christy Mackeprang
Wayne Mackeprang
Carrie McFarland
Trevor McFarland
Christine Minarik
Travis and Terri Mlady
Jim Moles
Mike Nissen
Troy and Paige Poppe
Carl Rosberg
Lee Ann Runyon
Rolly Salts
Kip Smith
Lynn Sund
Elke Swanson
Steve and Barb True
Darren Vanness
Laura Wagner
Mike and Diane Wakeley
Bryan Young
Loren and Jane Yule
Amy Ziegler
Kurt Ziegler
Anonymous Donors
Blue Hill FFA
Kurt and Kristi Allen
Troy and Melissa Bonifas
Calvin and Susan Henkel
Dan and Lucinda Hubl
Lemke Cattle
Jeff and Sandy Lovett
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I Believe in the Future of Ag (Continued)
Broken Bow FFA
Glen Govier and Sons Inc.
Burwell FFA
Burwell FFA Boosters
Denny Johnson
Cedar Rapids FFA
Cedar Rapids Community Club
Joe and MaKayla Coufal
Ron and Irene Rutten
Centennial FFA
Seward County Farm Bureau
Central City FFA
Steven and Darla Belitz
Benner Hardwood Floors and Farms
LLC
Brandes and Sons
Central City FFA Alumni
Central City FFA
Gordon Deichmann
Leslie Denning
Kurt Frauen
Marvin Kyes
Stephen Kyes
Gary Maresh
Jerry and Cindy Neville
Roger and Sally Schuett
Tom Stephenson
Steve Tomasek
Chambers FFA
Doug and Mary Derscheid
Chase County FFA
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Marc Groff
Creek Valley FFA
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Crofton FFA
Julian Canaday
Cedar Security Bank
Crofton Elevator Inc.
Crofton Farm Supply, Inc.
Fordyce Cooperative
Kayton International Inc.
Scott and Stephanie Mann
Mark’s Machinery, Inc.
Mick Reifenruth
Sprakel’s Sports Stop
West-Hodson Lumber and Concrete
Wiebelhaus Recreation
WJ Ranch
Kenny and Dana Wortmann
Anonymous Donors
David City FFA
Ralph and Marilyn Carleo
Diller-Odell FFA
Ron Rickstrew
Dundy County-Stratton FFA
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
East Butler FFA
Dennis Bohac
Laura Cooper
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Delores Coufal
Rosey Haberlan
Larry and Joann Johnson Klepper
Farms
Jan Koontz
Lyle Krska
Kathy LeBeuron
Matt Muessigmann
Wendy Pierce
Dave Polivka
Anita Reimer
Leonard Sisel
Eric Stara
Marine Svoboda
Al Wochnick
Elgin FFA
Dave and Gwen Beckman
Seth and Carrie Derner
Karl Hensley
Chris and Laurie Waterbury
Fairbury FFA
Brian and Traci Livingston
Fillmore Central FFA
BBN Inc.
Franklin FFA
Bonham Farms
James Copley
Dean Dallmann
George Davis
Craig and Renee Grams
Jon and Mindy Hackel
Todd Haring
Haussermann Farms Inc.
Sadie Houck
Kenneth James
Kenneta Kraemer
Tiffany Minnick
Dave Rocker
Mike Sindt
Robert Sindt
Lucas Slieter
Bryan Slocum
TC Ranch
Charlene Unrein
Mike and Kari Yelken
Anonymous Donor
Freeman FFA
Adams State Bank
Brian and Stacey Agnew
Todd and Jennifer Bohlmeyer
Scott and Jody Buhr
Dean Farms
Russell and Stacey Dorn
Wes and Lisa Dorn
E Energy Adams, LLC
Dennis and Sheila Ebbers
Exmark Mfg Co. Inc
Steve and Robyn Finkner
Brad and Susan Frerichs
General Agricultural Services LLC
Roger and Charlotte Gronewold
Miriam Harder
Hestermann Repair
Eldon and Deb Ideus
Tony and Kristina Jensen
James and Julie Kealy
Klein Hardware
Michael and Holly Klein
Kent Krause
Gary and Linda Kroese
Lake Crest Pharmacy
Russ and Lisa Neil
Oregon Trail Equipment
David and Karen Page
Jamy and Lisa Scott
Tara Smydra
Mark and Sue Unvert
Roger and Cheryl Unvert
Voice News
David Wallman
Anonymous Donors
Hayes Center FFA
Kevin and Ann Fornoff
Rick and Lana May
Fullerton FFA
Craig and Jan Frenzen
Bob and Karen McNeff
Jennifer Wood
Kimball FFA
Kendall and Beverly Atkins
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Kimball-Banner County Farm Bureau
Anonymous Donor
Gothenburg FFA
96 Ranches
All Points Cooperative
Electric Rain, Inc.
First State Bank
Frito Lay
Gothenburg Irrigation
Gothenburg State Bank
Christine Haynes
Kirk and Christine Haynes
Holt Pivot Service and Repair, Inc.
Andrew Jobman
Laird Feed
Monsanto Water Utilization
Learning Center
Nebraska Salt and Grain Co.
Orscheln Farm and Home
Steve Peterson
Skyview Transportation
Matt and Keta Smith
Brad and Michele Warner
Anonymous Donors
Hampton FFA
Joel and Stephanie Miller
Hartington FFA
Vernon Arens
Stan Becker
Kelly Burbach
Cedar Security Bank
Fordyce Cooperative
Grossenburg Implement, Inc.
Heine Farms Feedyard LLC
Alan Hoesing
Lyle and Rhonda Lammers
Leise Feedyard
Larry Loeffler
David McGregor
Laura Noecker
Frederick Pinkelman
Donald and Peggy Reifenrath
Ken and Laura Smedra
Orville Steffen
Dan Steiner
David Sudbeck
Wiebelhaus Trucking LLC
Ruth Wiebelhaus
Wiechelman Repair, Inc.
Gary Wieseler
Charles Winkelbauer
Anonymous Donor
Heartland FFA
Joel and Stephanie Miller
Humphrey FFA
Joe and Lori Classen
Marvin and Norma Classen
Humphrey Democrat
Carroll and Lori Kallweit
Kevin and Denise Kallweit
Brian and Lori Reichmuth
Vacin Inc
Lakeview FFA
Connie Clausen
Suzy Dubas
Dan and Linda Egger
Gary and Diane Harms
Roger and Patty Loseke
Jeff and Sheila Lusche
Laurel-Concord FFA
Laura Barelman
Farm To Market Ag Center Inc.
Brian Haisch
Lynette Krie
Laurel True Value
Laurel Vet Clinic
Kelly and Melissa Meyer
Ken and Laura Smedra
Anonymous Donor
Logan View FFA
Kevin and Kara Anderson
Fran and Tom Geisler
Dale Greenwood
Jay and Sheryl Uehling
Don and Becky VonSeggern
Loup City FFA
Virginia Pokorski
Lyons-Decatur Northeast FFA
David and Caryn Anderson
Kevin and Kara Anderson
Jon Bacon
Brehmer Mfg.
Delron Inc.
Scott and Beth Doht
E & C Myers Farms, Inc.
Richard Erickson
Farm and Home Insurance Agency
First National Bank
Dale Greenwood
Fred and Rhonda Hansen
John and Regina Heideman
Joe and Roberta Malloy
Brian and Terri Mentink
Midwest Veterinary Services, Inc.
Dale Miller
Roy and Sarah Miller
John and Joan Niewohner
Kimberly Preston
Bill Riecken
I Believe in the Future of Ag (Continued)
Daniel Smith
Don and Karen Timm
Matt and Donelle Wolters
McCook FFA
CB Seamless Gutters
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Brian Hauxwell
Shane and Marla Messersmith
Red Willow Animal Clinic
Jeff and Kelcy Ruggles
Jay and Kim Schilling
Sign Dezign
Stockman’s Feed and Supply Inc
Swanson Valley Recreation
Mead FFA
Bank Of Mead
Gene and Betty Heimen
Tim and Annette Johnsen
Kent and Stephanie Langemeier
Philip Miller
Amy Ockander
Platte Valley Equipment, LLC
Milford FFA
Seward County Farm Bureau
Mullen FFA
JECrawford Trucking
Norris FFA
Tom Allen
Sandy Amin
Diane Anderson
Jill Anthony
Jordan Bart
Dawn Baxa
Bridgette Beed
Mary Blacker
Steve Boon
Carol Bornschlegl
Todd Bowman
Janna Brauning
Danny Brethouwer
Carol Brock
Mary Brock
Leslie Brown
Jill Bucknor
Lisa Daly
Amber Dankert
Jason Denker
Doug Dessel
Randy Deunk
Robin Devries
Allan Deyong
Kerry Dissmeyer
Ted and Connie Dloughy
Brenda Doeschot
Clayton Doeschot
Karen Dorn
Jamie Draper
Sally Draper
Torey Dudley
Terri Dunn
Jullie Dwinell
Jill Ellerbrake
Diana Elugo
Jim Ernst
Jen Faz
Jennifer Filbert
Duane and Judy Friteen
Helen Friteen
Carla Frye
James Fuhrman
Michelle German
Brenda Gloekler
Shane Godtel
Linda Goracke
Rachel Goracke
Marie Gouldin
Lisa Gruntorad
Cristi Grusing
Kathleen Gustin
Joy Haake
Justina Hagan
David and Lori Hansmeyer
John Harms
Reta Harms
Jan Hart
Craig and Shari Head
Ciera Henery
Medea Henke
Jenny Hill
Jessica Hillman
Kelli Holechek
Honda Of Lincoln
Karen Hooper
Kate Houseman
Mindy Housic
Morris Huelle
Aimee Ibsen
Dick James
Priscilla Jensen
Kindra Johnsen
Heidi Kile
Lorri Kile
Steve Kile
Christy King
Ken Knous
Melissa Krumm
Harlen Lallman
Norm and Pat Lallman
Christina Lance
Ashley Langley
Heather Lannin
Cindy Larson-Miller
Teresa Lentfer
Donna Lichtenfeld
Rita Lichtenfeld
Pat Liming
Janet Lingenfelter
Kyle Lingenfelter
Lisa Loseke
Gail Luedke
Robin Martin
Lana Medved
Martha Menard
Mike Mitchell
John and Shirley Moore
Garry Mueller
Hillary Murger
Kathy Niemeier
Lesley Nordhausen
Norris FFA Boosters
Richard Norton
Clifford Obbink
Kelly Oelke
Lori Oelling
Issac Olsen
Lloyd Otto
Doris Parde
Michele Parde
Traci Parde
Christine Peters
Patti Peterson
Anessa Price
Cindy Price
Quality Homes Inc.
Patty Rabbass
Karen Radebaugh
Brad Rezny
Brenda Rice
Daisha Roberts
Kara Savage
Erma Schlake
Kaeden Schlake
Shari Schlake
Loree Schmidt
Lisa Schmutte
Linda Schorman
Betty Schrader
Karen Schreiter
Angie Schroeder
Ann Schroeder
Emily Schroeder
Grace Schubert
Bill Sefert
Wanda Segner
Glen Seier
Roy Seier
Erin Shiley
Brooklyn Smith
Jennifer Soule
Beverly Spang
Jen Spang
Alicia Spilker
Jan Stehlik
Joan Stofer
Teresa Teselle
Stacy Trapp
Linda Truscott
Lois Upton
Dan and Susan Urbka
Erin Van Cleave
Susan VanBrocklin
Jill VandeGriend
Tracey Wagner
Ann Weber
Steve Wenz
Anne Wettstead
Brianne Wettstead
Linda Weyers
Courtney Wichman
John Wiegers
Andrew Wood
Ann Wubbels
Jeff and Barb Hines
Donald and Susan Holub
Johnson Farm Equipment
Chris Kloke
Kruger Feed and Seed
Jim Maca
Morse Bluff Q125 Celebration
D.J. Kyrsten and Hallie Mottl
Kelly Neal
Marie and Roger Nordboe
North Bend Eagle
North Bend FFA Alumni
North Bend FFA Class of 2013
North Bend FFA Class of 2014
North Bend FFA Class of 2015
North Bend FFA Class of 2016
North Bend FFA Class of 2017
North Bend Grain Co.
Steve Ondracek
Mike and Jane Ortmeier
Otte’s Propane Inc.
P and R Sales
Doug and Jolene Paasch
Phil and Karen Roubal
Platte Valley Bank
Gary and Tricia Ratliff
Tim and Amy Reznicek
Lloyd and Eva Roubal
Chad and Michelle Ruzicka
Doug and Nichole Ruzicka
Sic Electric
Glen Sic
Terry Snover
Jim and Mary Spath
Mick Tank
Gary and Marla Vyhlidal
Webster Well Inc
Bruce Williams
Dan and Arlo Winkelman
Anonymous Donors
North Bend FFA
Advanced Irrigation Solutions
B. Ferguson LLC
Beebe Seed Farms, Inc.
Bjorklund Enterprises
BLB Farms
Bob’s Custom Meats, LLC
Cropmetrics, LLC
Dodger Bowl
John Doernemann
Dorcey Inc.
Francis Emanuel
Paul and Margie Emanuel
Tom and Linda Emanuel
Larry and Cheryl Feale
Vernon and Sharon Flamme
Bob and JoLynn Hartman
Tony Hartman
Ord FFA
Ken and Laura Smedra
Linda Wadas
O’Neill FFA
Agricultural Services Inc
Doug and Mary Derscheid
Dave and Quana Laursen
Ken and Laura Smedra
The Seedhouse
Oakland-Craig FFA
First National Bank
Omaha Bryan FFA
David Fricke
Osceola FFA
Osceola FFA Alumni
Osceola FFA Chapter
Palmer FFA
Bob and Karen McNeff
Pender FFA
Dallas and Brenda Bartlett
Lander Cattle Co
Rod and Ellen Lander
Pender VFW and Legion
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I Believe in the Future of Ag (Continued)
Perkins County FFA
Adams Bank and Trust- Grant/
Madrid
Don and Janice Bornhoft
Rod Cornelius
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Dave and Nora Mendyk
Todd and Pam Ostermiller
Anonymous Donors
Pierce FFA
Curtis and Jodi Borchers
Pierce FFA Alumni
Pierce Old Time Thresher’s Bee
Association
Ken Venteicher
Anonymous Donor
Ravenna FFA
Heath and Tammi Ahrens
Mary Ahrens
Dennis and Diane Basnett
Brent and Chris Bauer
Mike and Amy Behrendt
Behrendts Circle B Farms
John and Julie Chramosta
Daniel and Sandra Dethlefs
Kenneth and Marian Dethlefs
Kurt and Cynthia Long
Pioneer- John Chramosta
Ken and Laura Smedra
Robert and Christie Urwiller
Kent and Sue Zeller
Monica Crowe
Ivan Deon
Lyle Dow
Janell Ehrke
Lloyd and Marjorie Ehrke
Dan Flanagan
Steve Forbes
Nate Fox
Barbara Grilli
Leo Hinkle
Norma L. Hollinger
Ken Holtz
Brad Holtze
Dewey and Nancy Knuth
Anita Krejdl
Jeff Krejdl
Chuck Lambert
Phyllis McIntarf
Mike Paine
Hank Rozunek
Milton Stama
Stamford Service
Lee Stephens
Linda Tomlinsin
Jerry Warner
Bill Weaver
Jim Wenburb
Don Woodruff
Anonymous Donors
Sandy Creek FFA
Roy and Rosemary Anderson
Matt and Dawn Caldwell
Doug and Cindy Felber
Vergene Gunn
Dean Hawley
Deloris Springer
Anonymous Donors
Southwest FFA
AmFirst Bank N.A.
Bartley Lumber
Brooks Construction LLC
Jason and Dannette Kloepping
Lord’s Inc.
McConville Agency
Dennis and Kem McConville
McCook National Bank
Olsen’s Agriculture Lab
Red Willow Animal Clinic
Sides Aerial Application
State Farm Insurance
Stockman’s Feed and Supply Inc
Titan Machinery
Schuyler Central FFA
Richard and Renee Brabec
Patricia Cuda
Joe Heavican Seeds
Alden Kment
Larry Kuzel
Ron Papa
John and Renee Sayer
Jim Viglicky
Tom and Rogene Wheeldon
Anonymous Donor
Spalding FFA
David Berger
Bob and Linda Diessner
Joe Diessner
Matt and Mary Glesinger
Mark and Mary Haschke
Hillbill’s Diesel
J and S Garage Service
Abby Knobbe
Mid-Nebraska Loomix Chris and
Deborah Slevin
Scribner-Snyder FFA
Karen Kreikemeier
St. Paul FFA
Joe and MaKayla Coufal
Ken and Laura Smedra
Rock County FFA
Gary Vargason
Seward FFA
Seward County Farm Bureau
South Platte FFA
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Southern Valley FFA
Jack Becker
Ken Becker
Jack Bender
Nancy Conby
Todd Conley
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Stuart FFA
Sharon Alder
Steve and Jenny Alder
Emily Allison
Lonna Allison
Karen Ammon
Jeff Bachman
Phyllis Baker
Abby Barta
Patty Batenhorst
Larry and Jean Baumeister
Calvin Boelter
Pat Bouska
Scott and Denice Bouska
Cheri Broders
Larry and Marilyn Butler
Roy and LouAnn Cadwallader
Dean and Rae Caldwell
Ivan Campbell
Mary Ann Carey
Jeffery and Erin Carpenter
Betty Christensen
Jean Clark
Karl Connell
Kyle and Andrea Connot
Arlene Cravens
Lillian Denny
Mark and April Dexter
Stacey Dexter
Edwin and Barb Dickau
Jacob and Kayli Dobias
Jane Douglas
Cheri Dvorak
Judy Dvorak
Lois Dvorak
Alan Estes
Ernie Fellows
Doreen Fessler
Francis and Elaine Foltz
Jil Fox
Debra Frederick
Darian and Wendi Fuelberth
Kesha Gentele
Peggy Gentele
Connie Gilersleeve
Elaine Gilg
Tiffany Gotschall
Amy Gubbels
Frank and Dawn Hanzlik
Robert and Patty Hanzlik
Roger and Mary Haun
Tammy Heiser
Frank Heying
Cody and Ashley Hipke
Vencille Hipke
Lance Howitt
Veta Hungerford
J and H Welding Service
Lindsey Janzing
Amber Jarecke
Kurt Johnson
Stephanie Karo
Dave and Brenda Kaup
Lyle Kaup
Mary Kaup
Tom Kaup
Tracey Kaup
Robert and Judy Keck
Ray and Priscilla Keogh
Faron King
Eric and Brenna Kohle
Callie Korinko
Jan Kotrous
Kevin and Deb Kramer
Neil and Deb Kramer
Sam Krieger
Connie Krotter
Mary Krysl
Terri Krysl
Bob and Kathy Kunz
Jan Kunz
Jim and Kate Kunz
Max and Helen Kunz
Sarah Kunz
Scott Kunz
Brenda Larabee
Doug Larsen
Monty and Deb Larsen
Barry and Lori Lemmer
Mary Jane Lenhard
Travis Ludwig
Ina Luebbe
Susan Luebbe
Wayne Luebbe
Bob and Rose Malone
Donna Malone
Laraine McKeown
Ralph Mefferd
Donya Mikkelsen
Rhonda Miksch
Terri Mitchell
Brian and Kandie Mlady
Elsie Mlady
James and Lynette Mlady
Dawn Mohlman
Brandi Morrow
Frank Murphy
Henry Murphy
Jerome and Beth Murphy
Jill Murphy
Joan Murphy
Kelly and Charity Myers
Kathy Nachtman
Dale Nauenburg
Shirley O’Connell
Riley Ohde
Camille Ohri
Angie Olberding
Gary Olberding
Ralph and Ann Olberding
Rita Olberding
Carol Olson
Tim Olson
Renae Osborne
Pauline Parks
Cindy Parshall
Amanda Paxton
Darby Paxton
Evelyn Paxton
Marde Paxton
Sharon Paxton
Shannon Pease
Elaine Poessnecker
Jennifer Poessnecker
Kim Pulis
Mike Pulis
Becky Ramm
Jim Ramm
Justin Ramm
Mathew Ramm
Rose Ramm
Brian Raymer
Jerri Reinhart
Rhonda’s Lanes & Diner
Chelsey Riha
Lorena Riha
Pat Riha
Marie Saar
Amber Schaaf
Jill Schaaf
Judy Schaaf
Tom Schaaf
Trent and Brenna Schaaf
Lori Schafer
I Believe in the Future of Ag (Continued)
Jon and Jennifer Schmaderer
Amy Scofield
Diane Seadore
Maraget Seadore
Shirley Shald
Terri Shearer
Doug Shepperd
Connie Smith
Nancy Snover
Sharon Sorrells
Edith Steinhauser
Jennifer Steinhauser
Diana Steskal
Mildred Stewart
Myrna Stewart
Rex Stolcpart
Mardell Stoltenberg
Del Stracke
Marge Stracke
Mark Stracke
Mike and Jenny Stracke
Karen Straka
Janice Taylor
Judy Thomas
Jessica Thomassen
Linda Thompson
Ruth Thompson
Shawn and Kim Thompson
Stella Thompson
Tracy Thompson
Garlen and Marcia Thurlow
Dawn Timmerman
Jon and Erica Tubbs
Earnest VanHorn
Kate Visser
Beth Vogel
Jeff and Kim Wallinger
Kerry and Maryln Wallinger
Connie Weichman
Twila Wherley
Edy Wimmer
Bob Wolf
Abby Wondercheck
Anonymous Donors
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller FFA
Hamlot Inc.
Richard and Janet Ibach
Ken and Laura Smedra
Bryce and Diana Williams
Sutherland FFA
Frank J. Fleecs
Sutton FFA
Reid Ely
Kurt and Abbi Kleinschmidt
Alyce Leininger
Steve Leininger
Donald Nuss
Anonymous Donor
Tekamah-Herman FFA
First National Bank
Randy Olson
Bruce and Carolyn Riddell
Twin River FFA
Jay and Monica Wright
Wauneta-Palisade FFA
Brian and Stacey Agnew
Frenchman Valley Cooperative
Donna Schlucllcebier
Ebbert Anderson, In Memory of Lois
Anderson
Shane Batenhorst
West Boyd FFA
Randy and Gina Bellar
Rex and Melanie Black
Christy Beune
Ken and Trudy Boettcher
Kent and Cynthia Beune
Ken and Trudy Boettcher
Aaron and Theresa Biermann
Ona Ebsen
Prudence Biermann
Jerome and Marcia Engelhaupt
John and Judy Borgelt
Susan Lechtenberg
George and Deb Bosshart
Dustin and Tammy Mashino
Jean Bradfield
Gaylene Mitchell
Andrew Brahmer
Cathy Jo Reiman
Russ and Sharon Breitkreutz
Penny Roth
Richard Bunment
Ken and Laura Smedra
Cody Callies
Patricia Thiry
Michael and Natalie Callies
Anonymous Donor
Ryan Callies
Citizens State Bank
West Central FFA
Brad Copple
Ag Supply Center
Steven Cornett
Farmer’s State Bank
Brenda Cox
Brian Hahle
John Davies
Meyer Flying Service Inc
Gary Davison
Tim Baker Trucking
Lawrence Doffin
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Abbi Ebel
West Holt FFA
Traci Ebel
B-Farms Partnership
Wade and Amy Eisenhauer
Joel and Kaye Coburn
Alan and Donna Ellebrecht
Chad and Shanon Deseive
Feller & Company
Robert and Jayne Fetherston
Helen Feller
Jeff and Valerie Hostert
Judy Feller
Veldon and Susan Judge
Frank Flesner
Janet Kliment
Russell Fullner
Jerry Laible
Ina Glaubius, In Memory of Lois
Tim and Joann Laible
Anderson
Barry and Lori Lemmer
Ina Glaubius, In Memory of Ebert
Dwain and Nadine Marcellus
Anderson
Mitchell Equipment
Gary and Carmen Godbersen
Kurt and Pam Mitchell
Jack Godbersen
North Central Well Service
Jeremy Goeken
Osborne Construction Inc
Emma Heermann
Corey and Cathy Pacha
Brent Heinemann
Jim Ramm
Gus Heller
Rentschler Brothers Farm
Mark and Louise Herzinger
Dean Seamann
Sarah Herzinger
Kirk and Barb Shane
Tracy Jacobsen
Don Sindelor
Kathy Johnson
Ken and Laura Smedra
Larry Jones
Ken and Kim Stenka
Jeff Kalkowski
T&M Trucking
Makenzie Kalkowski
Gary and Jan Woita
Ray Kenney
West Point FFA
Jasmin Kepler
Kevin and Kara Anderson
Betty Kindschuh
Central Valley Ag- West Point
Alison Kluthe
Agronomy
Amber Labenz
Citizens State Bank
Tim and Angie Labenz
Ken and Laura Smedra
Heidi Labs
Bruce Larson
Wheeler Central
Thomas Larson
Seth and Carrie Derner
Steve and Pam Leisy
Maywood Insurance Agency
Steve and Pam Leisy
Gary and Teresa Smith
Jerry Lewis
Christopher Liermann
Wilcox-Hildreth FFA
Kari Liermann
Danny Black Inc.
Michael Liermann
Rob Evers
Chad and Janet Ludwig
Tiffany Minnick, In memory of Casey Gail and Anita Ludwig
Hemje
Holly McClure
David McGuire
Wisner-Pilger FFA
Greg Moeller
Callie Albers
Nebraska Veterinary Services
Kathy Albers Matt Albers
Ted Neiman
Jack Nemec
Nancy Nemec
David and Debra Ohlman
Pam Peters
Chris and Christi Peterson
Emilee Peterson
Robert Peterson
Wic Polenske
Lia Raabe
Laura Ritter
Justin Ross
Greta Roth
Chris and Lori Ruskamp
Mike Ruskamp
Jill Russman
Harlan Sateren
Mark and Debra Schroeder
Mark and Debra Schroeder, In
memory of Roland Peters
Mark and Debra Schroeder, In
memory of Dorothy Hansen
Mark and Debra Schroeder, In
memory of Lois Anderson
Mark and Debra Schroeder, In
memory of Ebert Anderson
Todd Schroeder
Gary Schultz
Mariha Schweers
Mark and Martha Schweers
Sam Schweers
Celia Siecke
Glenn Sindelar
Jarett Sindelar
Stephanie Stanton
Bonnie Styskal
Erica Styskal
Vickie Troyer
Nancy Tyrrell
Lorrie Ulrich
Urwiler Custom Feeding
Darlene Urwiler
Betty Vahle
Brian VonSeggern
Wisner Countryside Vet Clinic
Wisner Pilger FFA, In Memory of Lois
Anderson
Winser-Pilger FFA Alumni
Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter, In
Memory of Ebert Anderson
Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter
Anonymous Donors
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FFA & 4-H Golf Classic
Each year, a golf tournament is held in conjunction
with the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. The 2013 Golf
Classic was held at ArborLinks in Nebraska City. All
funds are split equally between the Nebraska FFA
Foundation and Nebraska 4-H Foundation. In 2013,
the Foundation received just over $20,000 from the
event. We want to thank the sponsors who have
made contributions to support these important
youth programs in Nebraska.
Gold Sponsors
DEKALB/Asgrow
DuPont Pioneer
Channel
Tee Sponsors
Ag and Food Associates
Bank of the West
BASF
BKD, LLP
Copple Chevrolet - GMC
DLR Group
NAU Country Insurance Company
Farmers National Company
Print Solutions
Lindsay Corporation
Pinnacle Bank of Aurora
Rain and Hail, LLC Agriculture Insurance
Rural Community Insurance Services
Reinke Manufacturing Company
Wagonhammer Ranches
Ward Laboratories, Inc.
Wiles Brothers Fertilizer
Meal Sponsors
Nebraska Cooperative Council
Drink Sponsors
Midwest Farmers Cooperative
USBank
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Silver Sponsors
Central Valley Ag
Farmers National Company
Valmont Irrigation
Hertz Farm Management
NAU Country Insurance Company
University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture
and Natural Resources
Individual Golfers
Pinnacle Bank
Adam McCracken
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Larry Buell
DLR Group
First National Bank
Farmers National Company
Midwest Messenger
Nebraska Cattlemen
Homer Buell
Elmer Miller
Gary Scott
UNL Extension
Dean Glock
Rich Hahn
Rural Community Insurance Services
Raffle Sponsor
Harding & Shultz, P.C., L.L.O.
Nebraska Agricultural Education & FFA
Nebraska agricultural education is preparing students for a lifetime of successful careers and informed choices
in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.
Knowing that the agricultural industry employs one of every three Nebraskans and that the world population
will increase by over 2.5 billion people within their lifetime, students are motivated in this career field.
They equip themselves for this reality in local classes/programs and during world-class state and national
educational experiences.
Message from the State Director of Ag Education
The future of agriculture is
bright in Nebraska. Over the
past five years, we’ve added 20
Agricultural Education Programs/
FFA Chapters, totaling 150 high
schools offering the program to
their students. This matches an
all-time high of 150 chapters that
stretches all the way back to 1955!
When considering these numbers,
please also take into account
the difference in public school
structure in the 1950s compared
to today. We now have far fewer school districts compared
to that time due to school consolidation. In effect,
Nebraska Agricultural Education serves a much larger
percent of students today than anytime in our history!
Some people are surprised to learn of the popularity of
Agricultural Education and FFA in schools today. Many
ask, “There are so fewer farmers today than thirty years
ago. Why are students interested?” While it may be
true that there are fewer people directly employed by
production agriculture (farming and ranching), onein-three Nebraskans can directly connect their job to
agriculture. School board members, administrators and
communities have taken notice of this trend, especially as
the agricultural industry has been a stabilizing force in our
state’s economy during recent years. This and the popular
realization that we will need to raise twice as much food
per acre in order to feed 9 billion people by 2050 (the peak
of today’s high school student’s future career) are major
contributors to program growth.
So what careers are students pursuing in agriculture?
According to agricultural departments in Nebraska
Community Colleges, the Nebraska College of Technical
Agriculture (NCTA) and UNL’s College of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), enrollments have
never been higher. In fact, CASNR’s student enrollment
numbers have broken records for three-straight years
and is leading the University for enrollment growth.
Students across all agricultural college campuses are
enrolling in programs that prepare them to be involved
in the business and science of agriculture. These careers
and college majors fall into one of seven “Career Clusters”
below.
Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources Career Clusters
Agribusiness
Animal Science & Management
Environmental Service
Food Products and Processing
Natural Resources
Plant Science and Management
Power Structure and Technical Systems
Never before has the need for such a high understanding
of both business and scientific principles been as
important as it is today for agricultural students, nor has
there been such a demand for our young people to enter
the field. This is good news for our youth and for our
communities, both urban and rural.
Agricultural Education prepares students for successful
careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the
agriculture, food and natural resources industry. Thank
you for your support of our local and statewide programs
to give Nebraska students a head start in their career and
future.
Best Wishes,
Matt Kreifels
State Director of Agriculture Education
Nebraska Department of Education
Nebraska Agricultural Education by the Numbers
2013-14 New Ag Ed Programs
Over 20 new FFA chapters
488 State FFA degree recipients
Over 6,900 members
in 150 FFA chapters
Arcadia • Chadron • Sterling
2 National Star Finalists
3,642 members
attended State Convention
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in the last 5 years
162 Ag Ed Instructors
Nebraska Agricultural Education & FFA
The mission of Agricultural Education is...
to prepare students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the
global agriculture, food and natural resource systems.
Ag Ed Three-Circle Model
Ag Education uses a proven approach by integrating cutting edge agricultural
content with three teaching methodologies: direct instruction that
happens within our classrooms and laboratories, inter-curricular leadership
development through FFA, and experiential learning through a student’s
Supervised Agricultural Experience outside of the classroom.
2013-14 Nebraska Agricultural Education Programs
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Ag Education & FFA
Freeman FFA -
Getting their hands dirty to feed a growing population
“What’s next for the Freeman Ag
Education department?”
That’s the question Freeman High
School Ag Education instructor Tony
Jensen pondered when the idea of a
growing dome started to develop.
Freeman High School, located in
Adams, decided they needed to take
the next step to enhance learning at
the high school and elementary levels
and a growing dome was just the ticket.
A growing dome features lower costs
and is more “green” than a traditional
greenhouse because of its use of
renewable energies. Jensen says this
was a natural fit to grow the program’s
involvement in school and in local
communities.
The completed growing dome is 33 feet in
diameter.
To build the growing dome, the FFA
chapter had to find ways to fund the
26-foot greenhouse first. Jensen says,
“The fundraising campaign truly was a
community effort and the “I Believe in
the Future of Ag” campaign played a
big role in making it happen.” He credits
the I Believe campaign in helping
them spread the word and making
community members inquire about
the project. He says, “Once the support
started coming in through grants and
community members, we knew we
could do more and decided to expand
to the 33-foot growing dome.”
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A Unique Partnership with Farm
Credit Services of America
He formed a unique partnership
with his local Farm Credit Services of
America (FCSA) office to help him with
fundraising and construction of the
growing dome. Kelly Lenners, Financial
Advisor from FCSA in Beatrice says,
“It has been exciting watching the
ag students and FFA members be so
involved in a project that benefits the
entire Southeast Nebraska Community!”
FCSA employees from Beatrice and
Lincoln helped with construction of the
dome, by contributing 112 volunteer
hours spread out over four days.
A Learning Experience for All Ages
The growing dome was constructed
in spring 2013. FFA members and
volunteers tended to the plants over
the summer and now that school is in
session, Freeman High School’s ag ed
students are hard at work. Learning
about agronomy and horticulture in
the greenhouse. Jensen is developing
a mentoring program for elementary
classes. His goal is to give elementary
and high school students hands-on
experience in agriculture and food
production and food processing.
Freeman FFA Facts:
Location: The Freeman School
District located southeast of Lincoln
and includes the towns of Adams
and Filley.
FFA Members: 52
Pre-K - Seniors Involved with
Growing Dome: 419
Community members involved
with growing dome: 24
it’s changed the way our school and
community looks at this whole idea of
feeding the world.”
When asked what’s next, Jensen said,
“We’ve already got a community
garden project in the works.”
Feeding Their Neighbors
The growing dome
also gives students an
extraordinary opportunity
to give back and create
a giving environment in
their communities. Over
200 pounds of produce
was picked and donated
to the Food Bank of
Lincoln this summer. The
program has also seen
that impact spiraling in
their community. Several
community members
have contributed extra
produce from their garden
to the weekly pickup by
The Farm Credit Services of America team gathers for a picture
the food bank. “I think
during the construction of the growing dome.
Ag Education & FFA
Neujahr’s Partnership Provides Hands-On Learning Experience
It all started with a weedy piece of land for Andrew Neujahr to
learn about marketing, agronomy, contracting and insurance
to gain hands-on experience with farm management.
Neujahr’s family farms near Waverly and when a neighbor
approached him about farming a piece of land to get rid of the
weeds, Loren Neujahr, Andrew’s dad, thought this was a great
opportunity for his son to learn the ropes.
Andrew took on the task as part of his Supervised Agricultural
Experience (SAE). He farmed the five acres for a year before
forming a partnership with Tim Boender, Regional Sales
Director for Winfield Solutions, also of Waverly. As part of
this partnership Boender provided seed and chemicals for
Andrew’s land. He has grown both corn and soybeans and
learned to take soil samples and tissue samples. He works
closely with one of Croplan’s agronomists to help decipher
the data. Research results from Andrew’s field are shared with
Winfield.
“This has just been a great learning experience. I’ve received
seed, chemical and an awesome learning opportunity,” says
Andrew. He is now a freshman at the University of Nebraska–
Lincoln majoring in Agronomy and plans to return to the
family farm. This partnership is setting him up for success in
finding an internship and for a successful future on the farm.
2012-2013 Nebraska FFA State Officer Team
Brooke Jindra, State Vice President
Leigh FFA
Alix Mashino, State President
West Boyd FFA
Doug Larsen, State Vice President
Stuart FFA
Johnny Ference, State Secretary
Ord FFA
Maci Lienemann, State Vice President
Norris FFA
Amber Burenheide, State Vice President
Howells-Clarkson FFA
Andrew Ambriz, State Vice President
West Point FFA
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Ag Education & FFA
FFA Holds First Annual AgriScience Fair at State Convention in April
Anita Wollenburg, pictured right, speaks with participants at the
AgriScience Fair.
The first annual AgriScience Fair was held
in April as part of the activities at the
State FFA Convention. According to Anita
Wollenburg, chair of the AgriScience
Fair, the purpose was to build awareness
of science through research of current
agricultural issues. Topics focused in
areas of the six career pathways – plant
systems; animal systems; environmental
and natural resources systems; food
products and processing systems; power,
structural and technical systems and
social systems.
AgriScience Fair Topic Areas:
• Animal Systems
• Environmental Services and Natural
Resource Systems
• Food Products and Processing Systems
• Plant Systems
• Power, Structural and Technical
Systems
• Social Systems
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One student shows off his AgriScience fair project - Fuel from the
Field.
have an AgriScience Fair implemented
at the state level, it was clear that the
timing was perfect for us to go ahead
and get the resources together to make
that happen.”
DuPont Pioneer was excited to sponsor
the first annual AgriScience Fair at the
2013 State Convention. “As we look to
the future, agriculture is going to be
faced with the challenge of feeding a
rapidly growing population. We feel
that science is going to lead the way
in helping our farmers meet that goal.
The AgriScience Fair provided students
a real life opportunity to start thinking
of ways that they can help solve the
challenges of the future. DuPont
Pioneer is committed to continue
providing opportunities for students
to learn the skills necessary to be
leaders in the future,” says Mat Habrock,
Communications Manager for DuPont
Pioneer’s Western Business Unit.
production side of the equation.
“Everyone understands the production
side of what agriculture stands for, but
events like this provide opportunities
for the public to understand the science,
business and technology that goes into
the pre-production and production of
agriculture systems,” says Wollenburg.
“It gives students an opportunity to
understand real-world issues and to
connect with industry professionals.”
This new event was made possible with
a $10,000 grant from DuPont Pioneer
and it showcased 62 projects – some
team and some individual. A total of 75
students participated in the event that
was held on UNL’s East Campus during
State FFA Convention.
At the AgriScience Fair, students were
able to pick their own research topic.
Then they had to develop a hypothesis,
process, procedures and results that
were published into a research paper.
Participants were then paired with
industry professionals to engage in an
interview about their research topic.
One student explains his project to judges at
the first annual AgriScience Fair.
“The Nebraska FFA has always been
really great about including all of the
opportunities offered at the national
level,” Wollenburg says, “and when
DuPont Pioneer came to us and
expressed the desire and the need to
Presenting these students with realworld topics will enable students to
think critically when problem solving
the challenges of facing the future of
agriculture. Plus it gives some spotlight
that agriculture is more than just the
This is just one more example of how
FFA continues to impact the lives of
youth in the state of Nebraska and
provide opportunities for the leaders
of tomorrow to speak out about the
positive impact of agriculture.
Results speak louder than words - as 13
of the 75 students went on to qualify
for National competition to be held in
October 2013. That’s in comparison to
one qualifier last year.
Financial Overview
The Nebraska FFA Foundation supports Nebraska’s agricultural education and FFA programs through state
awards and recognition, local chapter programming dollars, leadership programming support, ag ed teacher
activities and state FFA convention. While the Foundation has seen an increase in support from individuals and
industry over the past few years, the need still remains evident. Growth in the number of FFA chapters across
the state means the Nebraska FFA Foundation also needs your support to continue to provide dollars for
quality programs for each of these chapters and their growing amount of members.
Financial Information
Treasurer’s Report
Thrift. From the beginning of FFA in 1928, thrift has been a core value of the organization. I’m guessing it was the result of the wisdom
from the boom and bust periods of the early 20th century – the lesson that successful farmers were those that invested during the
good times to be able to withstand the lean. As a board, we recognize that this past year was another good year for many of us in
the Cornhusker state and many have been generous in your gifts to support FFA. We have initiated a long-term investment plan to
set aside funds for the next 15 years that will be used to 1) provide security in times of fiscal crises, 2) ensure funds will always be
available to support state staff and leadership for FFA in case federal or state funding stops supporting those positions and 3) provides
innovation funds to local communities and ag education to ensure that FFA remains relevant to the young people and the industry it
serves. We are excited to have made our first investments into these funds this year and look forward to building them over time.
As for this past year, we had continued growth in the total amount of funds raised and the total amount of funds used to support
FFA members and chapters. The figures presented in the annual report for 2012-2013 are in audit as this report is being prepared.
Please note that we modified our fiscal year to now end on July 31 rather than August 30 to better match our program year. Therefore,
the budget numbers from 2012-2013 will not compare directly to other years as it is only an 11-month period. We are proud of the
transparency and controls in place to ensure financial security for the Foundation. If you would like to review our annual audit or have
any questions about the financials of the Nebraska FFA Foundation, please contact our staff or board members. Thanks again for your
support.
Seth Derner, Vivayic. Inc.
Nebraska FFA Foundation Board Treasurer
Revenue and Expenses 2010-2013
$1,000,000
Dollar value every
Nebraska FFA Chapter
receives from FFA
Foundation services*
$800,000
$200,000
2010-11
2010-11
Revenue
Expenses
$509,323
$406,402
2011-12
Revenue
Expenses
$660,392
$538,262
2012-13
Revenue
Expenses
$826,396
$729,952
(unaudited)
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2011-12
$3,692
$1,866
$400,000
$2,363
$600,000
2012-13
*Total programming and
education expenses applied
towards all chapters each year
Financial Information
Annual Programming Expenses
I Believe in the
Future of Ag
10%
Statement of Financial Position
(Unaudited, August 1, 2012-July 31, 2013)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Checking
Savings
Gary Scharf Endowment MMA
Money Market Account
Ted Ward Money Market
Total Checking/Savings
State Fair
9%
Local Chapter
Programs
43%
Ag Ed Teacher
Activities
9%
$193,395.70
20,145.30
0.18
4,866.87
478.60
219,390.57
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
Total Accounts Receivable
23,830.86
23,830.86
Other Current Assets
Accrued Interest Receivable
Receivable, Unconditional Pro
Prepaid Expenses
Total Other Current Assets
2,122.57
19,000.00
621.00
21,733.57
Total Current Assets
264,955.00
Other Assets
NE Rural Radio Assn Investment
Russell Fund Investment
Ted Ward Fund Investment
Gary Scharf Endowment Fund
Total Other Assets
42,838.21
419,169.26
37,620.31
5,357.32
504,985.10
State
Convention
7%
Leadership
Programming
9%
Other
Awards & 1%
Recognition
12%
# of Industry Partners
344
291
166
Total Assets$769,940.10
2010-11
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Payroll Liabilities Payable
Total Current Liabilities
$1,307.82
934.32
2,242.14
Total Liabilities
2,242.14
Equity
Retained Earnings
Temporarily Restricted Assets
Unrestricted Net Assets
Permanent Restricted
Net Income
Total Net Assets
227,966.50
72,419.00
365,751.79
5,117.00
96,443.67
767,697.96
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
$769,940.10
2011-12
2012-13
# of Individual Donors
1253
435
343
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
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PO Box 94942
Lincoln, NE 68509-4942
neffafoundation.org
The mission of the Nebraska FFA Foundation is to enhance quality education/
FFA programs in order to achieve excellence in leadership development,
curriculum innovation and scholastic advancement of students.