Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 8:00am

Premiering Jan. 15, 2026, the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub from Nebraska Extension and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service will connect farmers and agricultural professionals with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen soil health and farm resilience. Offered virtually, this one-month program provides a comprehensive introduction to regenerative agriculture practices and their economic, environmental and management benefits. Participants will explore key topics impacting producers across Nebraska, including: • Efficient resource use • Soil and water conservation • Building climate-resilient farming systems • Cover crops • Diversified cropping systems • Crop-livestock integration • Nutrient and manure management CEU credits and a digital badge in regenerative agriculture are available upon completion. Program topics and speakers include: Overview: Efficient Use of Resources with Regenerative Ag Practices — Joe Luck Soil and Water Conservation Strategies for Nebraska Farmers — Aaron Mittelstet Building Weather Resilient Farming Systems — Eric Hunt NRCS Programs and Incentives in Nebraska — Carlos Villarreal Cover Crops and Cropping System Diversification — Jenny Brhel Crop - Livestock Integration in Regenerative Systems — Mary Drewnoski Crop - Livestock Integration Economics — Cory Walters Soil Health Principles and Improvement Strategies — Katja Koehler-Cole Soil Carbon and How It Is Managed; Monitoring Changes in Soil Health — Caro Córdova Water Quality and Conservation Practices — Anni Poetzl Managing Nutrients for Farm Efficiency — Javed Iqbal Manure Management and Application Strategies — Amy Schmidt For more information and to REGISTER: