Nebraska Extension, USDA NRCS Announce Launch of Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub
Premiering Jan. 15, 2026, the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub from Nebraska Extension and USDA NRCS will connect farmers and agricultural professionals with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen soil health and farm resilience.
Offered virtually, this one-month program provides a comprehensive introduction to regenerative agriculture practices and their economic, environmental and management benefits. Participants will explore key topics impacting producers across Nebraska, including:
• Efficient resource use
• Soil and water conservation
• Building climate-resilient farming systems
• Cover crops
• Diversified cropping systems
• Crop-livestock integration
• Nutrient and manure management
CEU credits and a digital badge in regenerative agriculture are available upon completion.
Program topics and speakers include:
- Overview: Efficient Use of Resources with Regenerative Ag Practices — Joe Luck
- Soil and Water Conservation Strategies for Nebraska Farmers — Aaron Mittelstet
- Building Weather Resilient Farming Systems — Eric Hunt
- NRCS Programs and Incentives in Nebraska — Carlos Villarreal
- Cover Crops and Cropping System Diversification — Jenny Brhel
- Crop - Livestock Integration in Regenerative Systems — Mary Drewnoski
- Crop - Livestock Integration Economics — Cory Walters
- Economic Assessment of RegenAg Farming Practices and Cost-Benefit Analysis Tools — Karina Schoengold
- Soil Health Principles and Improvement Strategies — Katja Koehler-Cole
- Soil Carbon and How It Is Managed; Monitoring Changes in Soil Health — Caro Córdova
- Water Quality and Conservation Practices — Anni Poetzl
- Managing Nutrients for Farm Efficiency — Javed Iqbal
- Manure Management and Application Strategies — Amy Schmidt