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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. Applications will be due by close of business Monday, June 01, 2026. 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 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 […]
Nebraskans Follow Wheat from Field to Global Market
The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB), in partnership with the Wheat Marketing Center, sponsored eight Nebraska wheat growers and industry representatives to attend the Wheat Export & Marketing Workshop, held January 7-9 in Portland, Oregon. The workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn where their wheat goes after it leaves the farm and how it […]
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Awards 2026 Scholarships to Two Nebraska Students
The Nebraska Wheat Growers Association (NWGA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 NWGA Scholarship, recognizing two outstanding Nebraska high school seniors who have demonstrated a passion for agriculture, leadership in their communities, and a commitment to the future of rural Nebraska. The 2026 scholarship recipients are Berkelee Beekman of Beatrice and Logan […]
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 […]
NWB Announces February Meeting
The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Kearney, NE. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. CST. During the meeting, the NWB board will receive reports from members on committee activities as well as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln […]
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 […]
Welcome to A Slice of Intern Life; A Nebraska Wheat Intern Blog
A Slice of Intern Life provides a space for our interns to share their stories and reflect on their experiences with Nebraska wheat. Through these posts, interns highlight the skills they’ve developed, the people they’ve connected with, and the opportunities that have shaped their understanding of the wheat industry. Their perspectives offer a firsthand look […]