Hamilton County Farmer Honored for Dedication to Beef Cattle Industry
The Nebraska Cattlemen Nominations Committee announced Senator Curt Friesen as the winner of the 2024 Industry Service Award during the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Awards Banquet.
The Nebraska Cattlemen Industry Service Award recognizes the contribution of individuals who work outside the cattle industry and go above and beyond to support agriculture.
Senator Curt Friesen stated, “I was surprised, honored, and humbled to be recognized for this award. In my eight years of service in the Legislature I fought hard for rural Nebraska and the Nebraska Cattlemen were always there to stand with me!”
Nebraska Cattlemen Executive Vice President Laura Field stated, “Curt Friesen is a champion for Nebraska cattle producers. During his eight years in the legislature, Senator Friesen fought tirelessly for property tax reform and relief and all matters impacting rural Nebraska. He has and will continue to be a friend to Nebraska Cattlemen, and he is most deserving of the Industry Service Award.”
Background
Curt Friesen, a fifth-generation farmer from Hamilton County, represented District 34 in the Nebraska Legislature from 2014 to 2022, where he served on the Revenue Committee, among other assignments. He is a former president of the Hamilton County Corn Growers, vice chair of the Nebraska Corn Board, vice chair of the National Corn Growers Public policy action team, board chairman of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District and member of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau.
View Senator Friesen’s full award video here.