Growth & Development Tools

A Message from the Director of Agriculture

Agriculture is the backbone of Nebraska’s economy, and our dairy industry is a vital part of our state’s top industry.  Fortunately, Nebraska offers dairy producers and processors all the key ingredients for success, whether you are relocating from outside the state or looking to expand your Nebraska operation(s).

This website is designed to identify key factors that need to be considered by dairy producers, dairy processors and Nebraska communities.  On the following pages, you will find information pertaining to Nebraska’s agricultural statistics and the economic advantages of our great state.  Also, you will find information on State agencies, their roles and responsibilities, and how to contact them.

Our land, our people, and our plentiful resources are Nebraska’s advantages.  They make our state a great choice for the dairy industry.

Discover what Nebraska has to offer.  I think you will agree, Nebraska truly is dairy’s new world of opportunity.

~ Greg Ibach, Director
Nebraska Department of Agriculture

Development Tools

Select the following links to learn about Nebraska's agricultural statistics and economic advantages:

• Nebraska: Dairy's new world of opportunity - use this guide to identify key factors to consider when relocating to Nebraska or expanding in the state.
• Nebraska Department of Agriculture - learn about Nebraska's diverse agriculture industry.

• Nebraska Department of Economic Development - the official lead economic development agency for Nebraska.

• Nebraska Agriculture Fact Card - learn about Nebraska's agricultural statistics.

• Nebraska Facts & Prices Card - learn about Co-ops, processors, commodities, land value, real estate resources, and climatic conditions of Nebraska.

Growth and Development Committee Resources

The Growth and Development Committee is formed by Nebraska dairy producers (Dan Rice, Prairieland Dairy; Tammy Amen, Amen Dairy; Linda Hodorff, Broken Bow Dairy), the Nebraska Corn Board, the Nebraska Soybean Board , the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association, the University of Nebraska - Dairy Extension and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. These groups understand that the dairy industry is a critical component to Nebraska’s future—providing vitality and opportunity for rural communities, adding value to Nebraska’s agricultural output and energizing the economy of the entire state.

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