Young & Beginning Rancher Resources

Technical assistance with business planning and financing

The Nebraska Advantage Rural Development program provides tax benefits to individuals or companies that increase economic activities intended to benefit rural Nebraska

Provides a refundable individual income tax credit to individual applicants who are actively involved in operating a microbusiness based on demonstrated growth of the business over two years.

How to Start Your Business guide, Business Development Field Service Region reps, and more business resources.

Links to resources and information from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for individuals, families, and communities across the state.

Online educational series that tackles topics tailored to young and beginning producers + a high impact educational conference held annually in Omaha, NE for young and beginning producers.

The goal of the Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) is to deliver a solid foundation of industry knowledge to young and emerging leaders. YCC provides the leadership tools necessary to build a successful future. Only 10 individuals are selected from nominations by Nebraska Cattlemen affiliates, leaders, and members to participate each year.

Young Farmers & Ranchers from across Nebraska gather once a year to network and gain information to use on their operation. Each conference features innovative tours, dynamic speakers, and several breakout sessions.

The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) offers scholarships to qualified youth in Nebraska who have an interest in the beef industry. These scholarships are provided through contributions received by NCF.

Sustaining our ranching heritage through education, innovation, and outreach.

The Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars Program minor is open to all students on campus with the goal to develop graduates who will be future leaders of the beef industry. It combines learning opportunities provided by Nebraska beef industry leaders and University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty.

Engler provides experiential, community-based learning to help students build their own enterprise from the ground up. Students engage in entrepreneurship the old-fashioned way: they just start doing it.

Dedicated to ensuring that Nebraska land stays in the hands of Nebraskans, protecting the future of locally owned and operated agricultural operations for generations to come.

The RWB Cattle Grazers Network connects grazers/cattle producers with landowners who are in need of grazing management on their wetlands.

This Nebraska Grazing Exchange was created to connect livestock producers and those with available cropland or forage to graze by utilizing an interactive map while providing important resources. Integrating livestock onto cropland and proper grassland management are key steps in increasing overall soil health.

Strong farms and ranches mean strong communities. Nebraska Land Link helps match aspiring producers with landowners who want to see their legacy continue.

Animal Science and ranching-related internships available.

The Sandhills Ranch Internship Program offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in ranching, livestock production, and range management to connect with experienced ranchers for a quality summer internship.

The New Agrarian Program provides training and support for the next generation of land stewards, graziers, and food producers. We do this through land-based learning, mentorship, and a thriving intergenerational community that is invested in seeing the next generation steward our lands into the future.

The network consists of producers who are interested in learning from each other and willing to implement practices that are good for soil health and water quality.