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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.
Send questions and suggestions or e-mail to:
Nebraska Soybean Association
1327 H Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68508
402/441-3239
Fax: 402/438-7241
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