Nebraska Farmers Union 111th Annual State Convention to be in Columbus

LINCOLN (February 19, 2024) – At their recent Board of Directors meeting, the Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) Board selected the River’s Edge Convention Center in Columbus for their 111th Annual State Convention to be held December 6-7. Participants will elect officers, set policy, conduct the organization’s business, and hear from speakers on issues facing agriculture.  For more information, contact the state office.

The Nebraska Farmers Union block rates for rooms is $125 for Queen and $115 for King rooms. Call (402) 564-1492 to book rooms, and be sure to mention you are with Nebraska Farmers Union. The block of rooms cut off date is November 20th, at which rooms will be available on a first come first served basis. Complimentary hot breakfasts and free parking are included with the room rates.

NeFU President John Hansen said “Our organization is looking forward to returning to Columbus for our State Convention. It is important that our members attend and participate in the operation of their general farm organization at all levels, local, state, and national. The Rivers Edge Convention Center is an excellent facility, easily accessible, outstanding food and services, and the facility has been recently updated. We will hear from speakers addressing the topics of the day, set our state policies, and conduct our elections.” 

Delegates will elect three delegates and alternates from Nebraska to the National Farmers Union Convention to be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma March 9-11, 2025.  Delegates will also elect NeFU Board of Directors in Districts 2, District 4, and District 6 to three-year terms.  In addition, NeFU general membership and District Presidents’ representatives to the NeFU Foundation Board of Directors will be elected.

Graham Christensen, NeFU District 6 Board of Director from Lyons said, “District 6 is pleased to host this year’s State Convention. District 6 runs from Platte County on the west to the Missouri River on the east, and from Sarpy County on the south to Thurston County on the north. Columbus is home to many agricultural manufacturers and NPPD, and Platte County to a lot of livestock and row crop production along with direct marketing operations of all sizes. District 6 includes Omaha, the state’s largest city, the home of the Winnebago Tribe, and some of the best farm ground in the world. We encourage everyone involved in agriculture to attend our State Convention and meet family farm advocates and producers who believe in the need to protect our soil and water resources for future generations.”

Nebraska Farmers Union is a general farm organization with 3,212 farm and ranch family members dedicated to protecting and enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers and ranchers, and their rural communities.  Since 1913, Nebraska Farmers Union has helped organize over 445 cooperatives.