This week, Governor Jim Pillen welcomed 600 leaders to Younes (U-nuss) Conference Center North in Kearney for “One Nebraska: the Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development,” co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). This is the fourth consecutive year the Summit has had an agricultural focus.
“Whether it’s growing biomanufacturing or producing second-generation biofuels, Nebraska is ready to take the lead,” said NDA Director Sherry Vinton. “Our products are premium quality, our producers have tech savvy that’s second to none, and we’ve developed the tools to tell our sustainability story.”
This year’s event included a focus on retaining graduates and attracting new residents to Nebraska. The Summit also included an emphasis on Nebraska’s bioeconomy – exploring how the state can feed the world and fuel the future, while contributing to a cleaner environment.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) headed sessions to provide insight on how the State of Nebraska can support local governments in the pursuit of federal discretionary funds for broadband, roads, and bridges.
The Summit concluded with a half-day workshop on Friday morning, dedicated to accelerating the growth of Nebraska’s bioeconomy.