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Slice of Intern Life: Goodbye, Nebraska Wheat Board!
Hi all! As my time at the Nebraska Wheat Board comes to a close, I’d like to reflect on what I learned during my internship and share what’s next for me. Although my time with the NWB was relatively short, I learned so much about Nebraska’s wheat industry and was able to truly grow professionally […]
Slice of Intern Life: July Check-In
As July comes to a close, I’d like to take some time to recap the projects I have been working on and share a few highlights from the month. The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) recently welcomed a domestic trade team with representatives from the North American Millers’ Association (NAMA). It was a great opportunity to […]
Slice of Intern Life: Recent Events Reflection
I am excited to share a few highlights from the past several weeks, including projects I have been working on, recent events, and what I am looking forward to in the weeks ahead. This past June, the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) had the honor of hosting a trade team from South America. I was grateful […]
Slice of Intern Life: May Recap
My first month as Communications and Outreach intern is officially complete! May was very busy for the Nebraska Wheat Board- attending meetings for various boards as well as a trip to Seward to connect with 4-H youth. Our first stop was the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association (NWGA) meeting in North Platte, NE. There, I had […]
A Slice of Intern Life Welcomes New Face
Hi everyone! My name is Peyton Carpenter, and I have the honor of acting as the new Communications and Outreach Intern for the Nebraska Wheat Board this summer. I am entering into my senior year this fall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Go Huskers!). I am majoring in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Agronomy, […]
A Slice of Intern Life: The Last Look At My Internship
I can’t believe my internship has already come and gone. It’s hard to believe how fast these past nine months have gone by. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be chosen as a Nebraska Wheat Intern and have this experience. What started as a new opportunity quickly turned into an experience that challenged […]
A Slice of Intern Life: March Update
As I reflect on the month of March during my internship, I can confidently say it was a valuable opportunity to see just how important wheat is to Nebraska. Throughout National Agriculture Month, I saw firsthand how the Nebraska Wheat Board educates and promotes wheat across the state. From traveling to various events to helping […]
A Slice of Intern Life: February Update
Time is flying and I can’t believe that February is already over. In February, I had the chance to work on many different projects and reflect on what I learned throughout January. Many of the projects I worked on helped me grow stronger in my communications and outreach skills. The most important task I completed […]
A Slice of Intern Life: January Update
My top three takeaways from this trip are learning more about the issues that Nebraska wheat producers are facing, meeting the Congressional Representatives and learning more about ag policy, and networking with the Nebraska Wheat Board members as well as other individuals at the USW/NAWG meetings. I hope to take these back into my internship […]
A Slice of Intern Life: A Look Inside My NWB Internship So Far
Hello everyone! My name is Abby Hirschman, and I am the Communication and Outreach intern for the Nebraska Wheat Board this school year. I am a sophomore at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, majoring in Agricultural Communications and minoring in the Engler Entrepreneurship Program, the Krutsinger Beef Scholars Program and Animal Science. As I begin my […]