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Lodging at the Beautiful Lied Lodge
To make a reservation, simply to the Lied Lodge website and select your dates. Under “Special Codes” you can drop down to Group/Block. Under “Code” attendees can type in 2501NESUST.
Individual reservations can also be made by calling the reservations department at 800-546-5433. You will need to mention the Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society block.
Keynote Speakers
Friday, January 31
JAY YOUNG
Young Red Angus
Jay Young practices regenerative agriculture on his Kansas ranch, raising cattle year-round on cover crops. He advocates for regenerative practices including drought tolerant agriculture, compost extracts, and rotational grazing to improve soil health.
Saturday, February 1
JIM KLEINSCHMIT
Other Half Processing
Jim partners with grass-fed, regenerative farmers to verify, trace, and buy hides and byproducts, selling them to apparel, food, and pet sectors. OHP ensures transparent, fair pricing, and traceable, verified materials for various sourcing needs.
Conference Sessions
While most speakers are confirmed, this list is subject to change.
A Twelve-Year Journey to Monetize Soil Health on a Farm in Southeastern NE
Honor System Farm Stand & Creative Farm Marketing
Food as Medicine: How Soil Health and Farming are Related
Drones for pasture management, animal husbandry, row crop production
Mixed livestock and/or Pastured Pigs, farrow to finish.
An overview of groundwater in Nebraska
Important lessons from 35 years of sustainable farming
Medicinal Pollinator Plants for You and the Planet
Enhancing Soil Health and Grazing with Kernza
Sustainable Vegetable Production: Insect & Disease Insights
Farmers & Climate Change: Interactive Discussion
Lakota Earthsong - Sustainability Through Ethnobotany
Solar for Agriculture
The Power of the Cooperative Business Model
Tribal Engagement in Food Sovereignty
Basic Ag Bookkeeping with Profit in Mind
Transition Planning - NIFA/FSA Programs
Utilizing USDA programs to build and sustain a healthy urban and small-scale farm
Honeybees in Sustainability: Local Impact, Global Significance
2025 Rural Farmers Markets and Local Food Access in NE
How to allow change for yourself with your operation
Soil building with weeds and cover crops
Community Nutrition Program: Linking Farmers and Building Connections
Development of Sustainable Agriculture in Nebraska over the past 50 years
Beginning Farmer Conservation Fellowship
Mob Grazing + Prescribed Burns
Heritage Turkey Red Wheat
Row Crop producers adopting conservation practices.
Organic Grain Marketing
The Plant Health Pyramid
Regenerative Agriculture: Making Dollars and Sense
Sustainable Soil & Mulch Advances for Specialty Crops
"I learned a lot and met so many people that I will connect with in my current and future projects."
"We are always changing and this event allowed me to connect with lots of new producers and people who are building resilient food systems along with us."
"I truly appreciated the diversity of session topics."
Join Us in Showcasing Local Food at Our Annual Conference!
We need your help to make it a true celebration of local flavors!
We’re building our menus around fresh, locally-grown ingredients, and we’d love to feature your products.
Do you have food you'd like to donate, discount, or offer wholesale? Whether it's produce, meats, dairy, or something unique, we’re excited to spotlight the hard work of our members and supporters.
To get involved, please complete this Google Form with the product details, quantity, and pricing you expect to have available in late January. Or if you prefer to talk with a human, you may email Audrey at director@sustainablenebraska.org.
Help us turn this event into a showcase of the vibrant, sustainable food community we’re all building together. We can't wait to feature your farm on our table!