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I believe...
Winter 2009

by Debbie Borg, NSA President

As I write my last message as your president, my mind wonders across all that has happened the last 2 years and it has gone fast. The message I want to leave you with is my hope that you believe that membership in the organizations that support your bottom dollar are one of the most important things to do today and that your vote and that your phone call does matter.

Do you believe some of the most important decisions affecting your soybean operation are made by people who have never set foot in a soybean field? I believe! I saw firsthand laws directly affecting how my family farm is being debated by policy makers who didn't even know how our soybeans are used let alone grown.

Did I believe that agriculture was going to be attacked on all sides when I was elected? Absolutely not – but I believe now that if we don't stand together and make our voices heard, we will export our food production overseas just like we have our energy needs. You may be thinking, no way! I challenge each of you to look at just the climate change bill. What about the fact that California egg producers can't keep their chickens in a cage in 2012?

We finished the 2009 membership year with one of our highest membership levels for the past 10 years. I believe that more farmers are realizing that their paying membership does make a difference and I want to say THANK YOU to the farmers who made their check out to the Nebraska Soybean Association.

I will say again, the one reason I have always stayed involved in agricultural is because of the people by nature always hold fast to a respect for the Higher Providence. Our life work allows us to commune with the amazing awesomeness of the Almighty Master on a regular basis. Whether it's planting and waiting for the fresh scent of a needed rain, explaining the cycle of life to the next generation as we watch a birth, or taking in that awesome smell of harvest. The relationship serves us as accountability to our Creator and fellow neighbor far beyond what governments can or will require.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as president and best wishes for a very Merry Christmas may the 2009 harvest be wrapped up for everyone.

If you believe, belong.






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