KEARNEY, Neb. — The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in 4 districts to serve on the Board of Directors in 2027. The volunteer directors represent beef producers’ checkoff collections and investments on the state, national and international level. The board’s major responsibility is to oversee checkoff expenditures by determining promotion, research and education programs for checkoff investments. The term is four years and will begin on January 2, 2027.
Producers interested in becoming a Beef Council director are encouraged to visit with current and past directors to learn more about this valuable experience and its commitment.
“Beef producers who are strong leaders and want to help us achieve our mission of strengthening beef demand in the global marketplace are encouraged to seek more information about our director openings,” said Ann Marie Bosshamer, executive director for the Nebraska Beef Council.
Election packets are available beginning on February 1, 2026 and can be obtained by calling the NBC office at 308-236-7551. All candidate materials contained in the election packet must be completed and mailed to the third party office, postmarked by June 15, 2026.
Districts hosting an election in 2026:
District 2 – Cherry, Keya Paha, Brown, Rock, Grant, Hooker, Thomas, Blaine and Loup
District 4 – Boyd, Holt, Knox, Antelope, Wheeler and Boone
District 6 – Arthur, McPherson, Logan, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins, Chase, Hayes, Dundy and Hitchcock
District 8 – Seward, Lancaster, Otoe, Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Saline, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Webster, Nuckolls, Thayer, Jefferson, Pawnee and Richardson
For additional information, visit www.nebeef.org or contact the Nebraska Beef Council office at 308-236-7551.
About the Nebraska Beef Council:
The Nebraska Beef Council is a non-profit organization served by a nine-member board of directors. The volunteers oversee the Beef Checkoff in Nebraska and checkoff-funded programs. Programs for marketing and promotion are funded by the $1/head Beef Checkoff.
