Nebraska Extension and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are launching the second cohort of the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub, a no‑cost, two‑month virtual program beginning Wednesday, June 15, 2026, designed for farmers, crop advisors, conservation staff, and other agricultural professionals across Nebraska. Led by principal investigator Carolina Córdova, the Hub focuses on practical, research‑based strategies that improve soil health, strengthen farm resilience, and support profitable, adaptive production systems.
Participants will explore key components of regenerative agriculture, including efficient resource use, soil and water conservation, climate‑resilient farming systems, cover crops and diversified rotations, crop–livestock integration, nutrient and manure management, and water quality. The program combines short, on‑demand presentations from Nebraska Extension specialists and USDA NRCS partners with interactive webinar panels and peer discussion to emphasize real‑world application and systems‑based decision‑making.
Featured topics and speakers include:
- Efficient use of resources with regenerative practices — Joe Luck
- Soil and water conservation strategies — Aaron Mittelstet
- Building weather‑resilient farming systems — Eric Hunt
- NRCS programs and incentives in Nebraska — Conor Ward and Carlos Villarreal
- Cover crops and cropping system diversification — Jenny Brhel
- Crop–livestock integration — Mary Drewnoski
- Crop–cover crop economics — Cory Walters
- Soil health principles — Katja Koehler‑Cole
- Soil carbon and monitoring changes in soil health — Carolina Córdova
- Water quality and conservation practices — Anni Poetzl
- Nutrient management for farm efficiency — Javed Iqbal
- Manure management and application strategies — Amy Schmidt
Participants can earn up to 6.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits and a digital badge in regenerative agriculture by completing all three modules, or select individual modules if they are only seeking CEU credits. Module CEUs include conservation strategies for resilient Nebraska farms (2 CEUs), regenerative agriculture practices and their benefits (2 CEUs), and ecosystem services (2.5 CEUs), spanning soil, crop, nutrient, and precision ag categories.
More information about the program can be viewed on the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub site.
Participation in the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub is offered at no cost through support from Nebraska Extension and USDA NRCS. Register by June 15, and direct questions to Program Coordinator Miranda Mueller, 402‑472‑4067.
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your operation, learn from Nebraska experts, and connect with a growing network of producers.
