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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The 28th Governor's Ag Conference in Nebraska will focus on trade, food transparency and biotechnology.
Governor- Pete Ricketts and Agriculture Director Greg Ibach announced the lineup for this year's event Wednesday, saying the conference represents a longstanding tradition for expanding Nebraska agriculture through networking and problem-solving.
Ricketts says agriculture is Nebraska's top industry and its ripple effects are felt through the entire state. The conference will feature speakers from the Center for Food Integrity, Center for Strategic and International Studies and lead meatpacking company JBS USA.
The Celebrate Nebraska Agriculture reception will feature motivational speaker and author Gus Gustafson.
The governor invites anyone interested in agriculture to attend the conference March 2-3 in Kearney. Participants can register on the Department of Agriculture's website.
© Associated Press
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