KEARNEY, NEB. -- Ten farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals from across Nebraska have been selected for Nebraska
Farm Bureau's (NEFB) 2025 Leadership Academy. They will begin a year-long program starting in January.
Academy members will participate in sessions focused on leadership development, understanding the county, state, and national
structure of Farm Bureau and its grassroots network, policy work on agricultural issues, and the importance of agricultural literacy.
The group will also travel to the Capitols in Lincoln and Washington, D.C. to visit with elected officials and agency representatives.
The 2025 Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy members include, Joni Titus, a member of Cherry County Farm Bureau. She is the fifth
generation on her family's ranch where they raise black Angus cattle. Joni holds an MBA and works as a supervisor for Intuit (QuickBooks).
She is involved in her community, serving as chair for the local youth wrestling club. Joni looks forward to better understanding
the agriculture industry and growing as a leader through the Leadership Academy program.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working
for the benefit of all Nebraskans
through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau
and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org
