Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Mission
The Nebraska Wheat Growers Association’s goal is to improve and stabilize the profitability of the Nebraska wheat producer. To achieve this goal, the NWGA specializes in state affairs, international policy, disaster relief programs, research, environmental policy, and domestic policy.Organization
The NWGA is governed by a five-member Executive Board consisting of four officers and an executive director. The board’s role is to develop policy, direct the organization, and—most importantly—know and represent the interests of Nebraska wheat growers.The NWGA is part of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). This organization works to advance the wheat industry at state and national levels. NAWG is in daily communication with state associations as well as members of Congress, the USDA, and other government agencies.
Interested in joining?
The greatest benefit of belonging to NWGA is the investment in the future of your farm. You are taking an active role in the programs, environmental issues, and international marketing that affect the industry.In addition, you will receive a free subscription to The Business Farmer, membership in the National Association of Wheat Growers, eligibility for insurance through select agencies, discounts with a variety of vendors, and much more.
- 2009 NWGA Resolutions (pdf)
- Membership Brochure (pdf)
- Membership Form (pdf)
Meeting minutes
- March 9, 2010 Minutes (pdf)
- December 2, 2009 Annual Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- November 30, 2009 Minutes (pdf)
- August 27, 2009 Minutes (pdf)
- June 11, 2009 Minutes (pdf)
- March 17, 2009 Minutes (pdf)
- December 16, 2008 Minutes (pdf)
- October 2, 2008 Minutes (pdf)
- August 18, 2008 Minutes (pdf)
- June 5, 2008 Minutes (pdf)
- March 3, 2008 Minutes (pdf)
- December 12, 2007 Minutes (pdf)
NWGA Executive Board of Directors
Dayton Christensen
Big Springs, NE
Dayton was elected to the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Executive Board in December 2009. He serves NWGA as Chair of the Environment and Renewable Resources Committee.
Dayton farms with his wife Jodi and son Cameron in Deuel County. They raise wheat and some millet and also do some custom wheat and millet harvesting. He has served on the Deuel-Garden county FSA county committee as Chairman and board member for three terms and also on the Deuel County Zoning board since 1999. Dayton and his family are active members of Zion Lutheran church in Big Springs. Son Cameron is a Senior at South Platte High School and will be attending UNL to study Agri-business with plans to return to the family farm.
Scott Osler
Elsie, NE
Scott was elected to the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association executive board in December 2002. He served as President from 2007-2009 and currently serves NWGA as Past President. Scott represents NWGA on the National Association of Wheat Growers board, the Domestic and Trade Policy Committee and is Chairman of the Nominating Committee.
Scott farms 3,700 irrigated and dry land acres in Perkins and Chase Counties in southwest Nebraska. He has been farming since 1973 after graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a degree in agronomy. Scott raises wheat, corn, soybeans and certified warm season native grass seed.
Scott has been married for 15 years to wife Debbi. They have three daughters. Scott enjoys attending their school and sports activities. In addition, he enjoys traveling and snow skiing. He also follows the Husker football, baseball, and volleyball teams. Scott has been a lifelong member and leader of the Elsie United Methodist Church. He has held positions on the local co-op and school boards.
Shawn Sullivan
Wallace, NE
Shawn was elected to the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association's Executive Board in December 2007. He is following a tradition set by his father, Mike, and grandfather, John, who both served on the Executive Board of the Nebraska Wheat Growers. Shawn was elected President in December 2009. He represents NWGA on the National Association of Wheat Growers board and the Environmental and Renewable Resources Committee.
Shawn graduated from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with a degree in agri-business and crop production and returned to the family farm. He farms alongside his parents, grandparents, and uncle south of Wallace. The operation consists of wheat, corn, soybeans, and pasture. To complement the farming operation, the family owns and operates a private fertilizer and chemical business.
Shawn and his wife Kim have two sons.
Michael Thomas, Jr.
Ogallala, NE
Michael was elected to the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Executive Board in December 2009. He serves NWGA as Chair of the Biotechnology and Research Committee.
Michael is a third generation Nebraska wheat farmer. He lives in Ogallala and farms with his family in Keith, Perkins and Deuel counties. In addition to wheat, he also produces corn and dry edible beans. He is currently a fellow in the Nebraska LEAD program. When not farming. Michael enjoys hunting and fishing, gardening, Husker football and travel.
Zoe Olson, Executive Director
Zoe began her duties as Executive Director for the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association on July 21, 2008.
She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is currently working toward a master’s degree. Previously, she worked in the fields of communications and public relations at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for both the Department of Chemistry and the College of Business Administration. Zoe has also worked for the Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism and has operated her own business. Most recently she worked as a staff development trainer for a national photography company.
Currently, Zoe was selected for the Nebraska LEAD XXIX class and is developing her leadership skills to benefit Nebraska agriculuture.
Raised in the rural community of Mason City, Zoe currently lives in Lincoln with her husband Jim. They have four children, Benjamin, Zachary, Cassie, and Noah.
