Nebraska Department of Agriculture

10/22/2026

With harvesting well under way, we want to see some of your harvest season photos and videos! Please share them in the comments below!

10/20/2026

It’s pumpkin season and many farmers markets have their pumpkins already out and ready for you to pick from. The NDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides assistance in purchasing locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, including pumpkins.

Find a Farmers Market near you: https://nebraska-nda.caseapp.tylerapp.com/page.request.do?page=page.FM.Landing

10/16/2026

It’s World Food Day! Did you know that farming dates back over 12,000 years when societies switched from nomadic hunter gathering to permanent settlements and more traditional farming methods.

10/15/2026

Are you a Nebraska food producer or specialty crop grower ready to expand your local market? Join us on Dec. 9, 2026 for a free conference designed to link Nebraska producers with local buyers.

Hosted by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, this event is your opportunity to build lasting business connections.

Registration is now OPEN!
Learn more by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://nda.nebraska.gov/promotion/rfsi.

10/14/2026

We are recognizing years of service, and several NDA employees have hit impressive milestones this year! Thank you for your dedication to Nebraska Agriculture and we are so happy you have chosen to be a part of the NDA family!

• Doug Koester – 40 years
• Doug Zarek – 35 years
• Greg Henn – 35 years
• Kent McConnell – 35 years
• Tammy Zimmerman – 30 years
• Jeff Saathoff – 20 years
• Donene Lewis – 15 years
• Roger Dudley – 15 years
• Caitlyn Andrews – 10 years
• Jon Robbins – 10 years
• Kurt Wenninghoff – 10 years
• Michael Murren – 10 years
• Thomas DeMuth – 10 years
• Tim Stortz – 10 years
• Andrew Montanye – 5 years
• Deirdre Barney – 5 years
• Madison Smart – 5 years
• Sarah Marx – 5 years
• Sharon Teten – 5 years

10/14/2026

Attention all NAYC alumni! We have updated the NAYC alumni page! You can now view each year’s members, group photo and yearbook cover by clicking on their respective tab. Additionally, we have a survey you can fill out providing contact information that will allow us to contact you about upcoming opportunities, NAYI celebrations and mentorship opportunities. We encourage you to fill out this form with your most up to date information even if you believe we already have it. https://nda.nebraska.gov/nayi/naycalumni

10/13/2026

Check out this Pure Nebraska interview featuring NDA employee, Hannah Rikli.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture explains the Food Export Branded Program and how it can help small and medium-sized businesses expand their reach.

10/13/2026

NDA’s Fertilizer Program governed by the Nebraska Commercial Fertilizer and Beneficial Substance Act and is primarily a consumer protection program designed to assure growers that the agricultural products they purchase are of the quality stated on packaging labels and align with the requirement of AAPFCO to ensure continuity across states. In the 2026 “Beneficial Substance” replaced the term “Soil Conditioner” and beginning January 2027 all products will be required to be registered, previously this was only a requirement for soil conditioners and other products were reviewed and approved for distribution without registration. For more information on these changes please visit us at: https://nda.nebraska.gov/plant/fertilizer or contact our office at 402-471-2351.

10/12/2026

Happy Farmers’ Day! Thank you to all the farmers of not only Nebraska, but the country for the endless hours of hard work and dedication to feeding the United States and the world!

10/11/2026

NDA is looking to hire a talented Weights & Measure Inspector and a Food Program Specialist. Interested? Make sure to apply by October 25th. Learn more about these positions and others at nda.nebraska.gov/careers.