Instructors

  1. Avatar for Troy Walz
    Nebraska Ranch Practicum Program Leader NE Ext Engagement Zone 3 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-872-6831
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    troy.walz@unl.edu
  2. Avatar for Jerry Volesky
    Emeritus Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-696-6710
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    jerry.volesky@unl.edu
  3. Avatar for Jay Parsons
    Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 402-472-1911 On-campus 2-1911
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    jparsons4@unl.edu
  4. Avatar for Karla Wilke
    Professor Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-632-1245
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    kjenkins2@unl.edu
  5. Avatar for T.L. Meyer
    Asst Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 2 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-645-2288
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    tl.meyer@unl.edu
  6. Avatar for Mitch Stephenson
    Assoc Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-632-1355
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    mstephenson@unl.edu
  7. Avatar for Elliott Dennis
    Assoc Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 402-472-2164 On-campus 2-2164
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    elliott.dennis@unl.edu
  8. Avatar for Rick Funston
    Professor Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-696-6703
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    rick.funston@unl.edu
  9. Avatar for Kacie McCarthy
    Asst Professor Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 402-472-6074 On-campus 2-6074
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    kacie.mccarthy@unl.edu
  10. Avatar for Aaron Berger
    Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-235-3122
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    aberger2@unl.edu
  11. Avatar for Matt Spangler
    Professor Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 402-472-6489 On-campus 2-6489
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    mspangler2@unl.edu
  12. Avatar for Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM
    Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 10 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 402-746-3417
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    lindsay.waechter-mead@unl.edu

Nebraska Ranch Practicum Alumni Relations

Alumni of the Nebraska Ranch Practicum gather together for a photo

The Nebraska Ranch Practicum continues to build a network of ranchers who are alumni of the program. This network helps ranchers continue to connect following the program to seek advice or guidance from fellow ranchers.

To maintain the strength of this network, alumni relations of the Nebraska Ranch Practicum are coordinated by Brent Plugge. For all inquires regarding alumni relations, please reach out to Brent Plugge with the provided contact information. 

  1. Avatar for Brent Plugge
    Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 3 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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    Work 308-236-1235
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    brent.plugge@unl.edu