On Wednesday, April 3, Peg Gilbert presented “The Life and Drive of Mari Sandoz” to Hay Springs 4th and 5th graders. The students had read Mari Sandoz: A Wild Flower by Evelyn B.

By Liz Stewart, Center for Rural Affairs When Lori Liggett stumbled across the Center for Rural Affairs online, she was intrigued by the organization’s work and purpose. She saw that the Center was hiring and knew she wanted to become part of the team.

The Nebraska Junior Duck Stamp contest was judged March 25, 2024 at the West Nebraska Arts Center, Scottsbluff, Neb. Junior Duck Stamp designs are judged in the K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 grade groups, for which first place (3 ea), second place (3 ea), third place (3 ea) and honorable mention (16 ea) winners are chosen.

Braydon Binger, a 2023 graduate of Hay Springs High School, was recognized at the Nebraska State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention this past weekend, April 6 and 7. Binger requested a group of supporters to join him on stage during the event to show his appreciation of their support over his educational years.

The 2024 Nebraska Youth Range Camp will be held at a new location – Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb. Students ages 14-18, with an interest in rangeland management, conservation, ecology, animal science, and wildlife are encouraged to attend the 60th Annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp.

The Nebraska Agriculture Academy FFA Chapter is the 1st Homeschool Chapter in Nebraska. The goal of the Nebraska Agriculture Academy FFA program is to make quality Agriculture Education and FFA accessible to students grades 7-12 covering the entire state of Nebraska.

By Scott Bidroski Students from both Hay Springs High School and Gordon-Rushville High School made the trip to Lincoln, Neb. this past week to take part in the 2024 Future Farmers of American (FFA) State Convention.

The results are in and the winner in the annual March Mammal Madness (MMM) at Gordon-Rushville Middle School is 8th grader Joel Montenez-Rodriguez. Montenez-Rodriguez earned the top spot with the best bracket in the entire school for the event.

The 2024 Nebraska Range Short Course is teaming up with the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) Grazing School on June 25 – 27, 2024 at the Spring Lake Ranch south of Gordon, Nebraska to host an event that will give individuals an opportunity to increase their skills with grazing, rangeland management, and livestock production.