June/July 2025 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN 13 GET 3 INSTANT PRF POLICY OPTIONS FOR YOUR RANCH At Redd Summit, your PRF policy support doesn’t stop when enrollment ends. You’ll have a dedicated team of experts available all year. IS YOUR PRF AGENT YOUR PARTNER, YEAR-ROUND? REDDSUMMIT.COM/INSTANT My experience with being involved with YCC has been very enlightening. I enjoyed my time in Lincoln in January meeting Nebraska Cattlemen staff, sitting in on active debate at the state capitol and, most important, getting to know my fellow YCC participants. I feel we all can learn something from one another as we all are involved with different parts of the industry. Being involved with YCC has also ignited a passion for contributing to the industry and has motivated me to seek out more opportunities to engage and make a meaningful impact. The program has broadened my perspective and strengthened my commitment to actively participate in the industry’s growth and development. I believe this experience will impact my long-range goals by opening my eyes to learning about different facets of the beef cattle industry, and not just focus on the cow-calf side of production. Drue Knobbe, West Point YCC has given me the start I’ve wanted to be a more active NC member and the chance to get involved outside of my community. This program gives us experiences and networking opportunities to meet with different members, producers and industry affiliates who want to support the industry we love. During this program, I’ve seen Nebraska Cattlemen share valuable industry insights. The organization is a strong voice for cattle producers. Through participating, I stay informed about legislative actions, challenges cattlemen may face and best practices that can help improve my operation. I’m also grateful to have a like-minded group of individuals who come from different sectors of the beef industry who want to grow their knowledge and make a difference. My experience with the YCC program allows me to be involved with something bigger than myself. As a steward of the cattle feeding industry, I want to show how we love and care for the cattle and the business we are in. Being that I am the next generation to enter our family business, I want to use the knowledge and experiences from YCC to help my role while preserving my family’s legacy and values. For more information about Nebraska YCC, contact Bonita Lederer at (402) 450-0223 or blederer@nebraskacattlemen. org. YCC is made possible by generous sponsorships from Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, Neogen and Farm Credit Services of America. ~NC~
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