Determine what you do best, and then find ways to do more of
it.
That’s a pretty good formula for success, especially when it
comes to economic development.
Agriculture – growing crops and raising animals – is what
Nebraska does best. Agriculture accounts for more than $22 billion of the gross
state product of Nebraska. More than one-fourth of Nebraska’s economy can be
attributed to the ag production complex. Nebraska is among the national leaders
in crop production, livestock production and biofuels.
Bottom Line: In Nebraska, Agriculture = Economic
Development.
“Nebraska has a world-class agriculture system and that’s a
clear advantage that we need to leverage in every way possible,” said Ken
Lemke, economist for Nebraska Public Power District. “There’s no doubt in my
mind that the best ag technology, the best livestock technology and the best
producers in the world are in Nebraska, and we need to keep it that way.”
“The sheer volume of commodities we produce. A plentiful
water supply. The reputation of our workforce. The fact that we’re within two
days trucking distance of 90 percent of the nation’s population. These are all Nebraska advantages that can
help us leverage our state’s strength in agriculture production and processing
for statewide economic vitality and growth,” said Courtney Dentlinger, director
of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
As Nebraska looks for ways to generate economic vitality,
increase its tax base, and retain young talent, there is no question that our strength
in agriculture is an important foundation on which to build.
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