GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Sept. 8, 2025) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton will headline the Nebraska Farmer Hour at Husker Harvest Days 2025. The session, moderated by Nebraska State FFA officers, will focus on the future of agriculture and opportunities for young producers.
The event is scheduled for Sept. 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Hospitality Tent at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island. Nebraska Farmer editor Curt Arens and staff writer Elizabeth Hodges will interview Pillen, followed by a question-and-answer forum led by the Nebraska State FFA officers.
The session is open to all Husker Harvest Days attendees, with no additional registration required beyond regular admission. Complimentary three-day admission is available with online registration at HuskerHarvestDays.com.
“We’re particularly excited about the involvement of the Nebraska State FFA officers in this year’s forum,” said Matt Jungmann, senior national events director at Farm Progress. “Having these young agricultural leaders facilitate the conversation brings a fresh perspective and highlights the important connection between current agricultural policy and the next generation of producers.”
About the Speakers
Pillen, Nebraska’s 41st governor, is a lifelong agriculturalist and founder of Pillen Family Farms, a multigenerational business employing more than 1,100 team members. With a background in veterinary medicine and swine consulting, he brings decades of experience to his leadership role.
Vinton, Nebraska’s director of agriculture, is a fifth-generation rancher from the Nebraska Sandhills. She oversees programs supporting animal disease traceability, food safety and the promotion of Nebraska agriculture. Before her appointment, she served as vice president of Nebraska Farm Bureau and was a member of its board of directors for six years.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Nebraska’s top agricultural leaders and engage in a dynamic discussion about the future of farming. For more information about Husker Harvest Days 2025, or to register for complimentary three-day admission, visit HuskerHarvestDays.com.
