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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 […]
NWB Hosts South American Trade Team Visit
LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) hosted a South American trade team June 11-13 to give participants an opportunity to learn about Nebraska’s wheat industry. The NWB invests check-off dollars in international market development efforts such as this visit. Trade team visits can ensure Nebraska wheat is not only known but stands out […]
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, […]
NWB Welcomes Summer Communications and Outreach Intern
The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) is excited to welcome Peyton Carpenter as the 2026 Communications and Outreach Intern. Carpenter will be entering her senior year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), where she is majoring in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Agronomy. Originally from Minnesota, Carpenter chose to attend UNL because of its […]
NWB to Hold June Budget Meeting
The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte, Nebraska. The meeting will be held from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. The meeting will include first and second readings of funding proposals and establishment of the budget for […]
NWB Intern Abby Hirschman Reflects on Her Internship
Abby Hirschman, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Agricultural Communications, recently completed her internship as the Communications and Outreach Intern with the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB), gaining valuable experience in agricultural communications and industry outreach. The internship provided hands-on experiences in agriculture communications, outreach, promotion, industry networking and the chance to advocate […]
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 […]
NWB District 4 Directorship Opening!
The directorship for District 4 of the Nebraska Wheat Board is open for appointment by the Governor. Kent Lorens, the current member representing District 4 has indicated he will not seek reappointment. Qualified candidates include those who are citizens of Nebraska residing in a county in the respective district for which the candidate is applying, […]
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 […]