10 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN February 2025 LAURA FIELD | NC EVP RUMINATIONS 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone (402) 475-2333 | Fax (402) 475-0822 nc@necattlemen.org | www.nebraskacattlemen.org NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN STAFF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | Laura Field lfield@necattlemen.org VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING | Jeff Stolle DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | John Roberts DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Libby Schaneman DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER EDUCATION | Bonita Lederer DIRECTOR OF STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Matthew Melchor ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER | Kathy Abel OFFICE MANAGER | Ashley McClinton MEMBERSHIP FIELD STAFF | Hannah Pearson Nebraska Cattleman is published monthly, except for May and July, by the Nebraska Cattlemen, 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 – (402) 475-2333. --------------------------------------------------------------------- MAGAZINE PRODUCTION: CINCHED UP LLC ncmag@necattlemen.org EDITOR | Lisa Bard MANAGING EDITOR | Jessie Topp-Becker COPY EDITOR | Larisa Willrett DESIGNER & MATERIALS COORDINATOR | Megan Field ADMINISTRATION | Leslie McKibben CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Bill Coe | Natalie Jones STATE & REGIONAL ADVERTISING Amber Coleman | (402) 340-1588 acoleman@necattlemen.org NATIONAL ADVERTISING Wendy McFarland | (334) 271-6100 mcfarlandadvantage@gmail.com Working for Nebraska Beef Producers PASTURE TO PLATE TO PLATE NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN VIEW NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN DIGITAL VERSION BY SCANNING THE QR CODE. STAYING ON TRACK Learning to write a new year on things takes me more time than it probably should. By this point, I should have it down, but every now and then, I still catch myself writing “2024,” scratching it out and replacing it with “2025.” For me, this time of year is one of much reflection. Only weeks into 2025, declared resolutions are being revisited, and plans are in full swing for a year of activity. It really is a time to set the course for the rest of the year with a whole new set of goals and plans. Over the Christmas holiday, I took two weeks off and tagged it a time of “resting and resetting.” The entire time away was spent with our immediate family. We drove for hours and miles, we flew, we posed for family photos, we ate great food prepared by many hands, and we spent time walking, talking, connecting and re-connecting. We laughed, we shed a few tears and we enjoyed the time we were blessed to have together. My husband and I – both fairly bad at balance and good at being workaholics – kept true to the promise we made our kids not to work while we were away. As we arrived home right after the new year and immediately jumped back into the hustle and bustle of 2025, we have reflected many times on how important that time was for our hearts, minds, bodies and souls. Scrolling social media notifications during the holidays, I noted so many postings of goals, resolutions, words of the year and other directions my friends were setting for 2025. I’m not normally one for resolutions or picking a word of the year, but I’m so intrigued by those who do. I noted a few of those I follow sharing a bit about how 2024 ended with last year’s resolutions or guiding statements. I was very intrigued by some of the comments and reflection, and it has given me time to look back on a busy 2024. Sure, I have great aspirations for 2025. I want to learn new things, read more books, lose some weight and be more fit, be a better leader, grow and better support our team at Nebraska Cattlemen, serve the members in new and creative ways and much more. Rather than pick one word or one resolution, I’m setting my sights on many things as I move solidly into 2025. The Nebraska Legislature has been back in Lincoln for a few weeks and is well into its 90-day session. Nebraska Cattlemen is actively engaged and working on behalf of beef producers. I encourage you all to reach out to your state senators and share your expertise and perspectives on the issues that matter to your operation. I hope you enjoyed some rest and reset over the holiday season, and here’s to staying on track with goals and aspirations for 2025. ~NC~ LAURA FIELD | NC EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Rather than pick one word or one resolution, I’m setting my sights on many things as I move solidly into 2025.
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