Farm Progress is excited to launch a new program, Women in the Field, at its 2024 Husker Harvest Days event, in partnership with University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This initiative aims to recognize the contributions of women in agriculture, increase female representation across the Farm Progress brands and foster long-lasting relationships that align with the future of the agriculture industry.

Join us on Wednesday, September 11 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln lot #827 for an inspiring line up of speakers. The event will be held in the “Vice Chancellor’s Tent” on the UNL lot. There is a walkway between the building and the tent for participants to access the space.

Wednesday, September 11th

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

The Ag Juggling Act: Navigating Work and Life with Balance

Moderator: Linda Emanuel BSN, RN, Community Health Director

Panelists: Kate Lambert with Uptown Farms, Dayna Wasserburger with TD Angus, Rachel Whitehair with Nebraska Corn, and Tracy Zerian with HarvestHER

Sponsored by New Holland

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Cultivating Success: The Power of Risk-Taking and Diversification for Family Farms

Jena Ochsner, Nebraska Farmer and Mary Pat Sass, Illinois Farmer

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Food in the Field

Hannah Guenther, UNL Extension Educator

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

DIY Workshop & Networking

Sonya Griffith

Sponsored by The Rustic Patch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Cultivating Your Career: The Future of Agriculture

Jackie Glassman, President

Sponsored by BigIron Auctions

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Women Driving Change in Beef Production

Moderator: Bethany Johnston, UNL Extension Educator

Panelists: Mandy Raithel with Herbster Angus Farms, Rosie Wilson with West Fork Ranch, Kaci Toelle with TK Cattle Company, Kenni Woerner with Woerner Cattle Company, and Patty Goes with M&P Gelbvieh

Sponsored by Nebraska Angus, Nebraska Charolais, Nebraska Gelbvieh, Nebraska Hereford and Nebraska Simmental

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Food in the Field

Hannah Guenther, UNL Extension Educator

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Land Lease Strategies for Women

Jim Jansen, Agricultural Economist

Anastasia Meyer, Agricultural Economist