By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Michael Gibbens has a deep-rooted connection to agriculture. He grew up south of Sargent, a small community in the heart of corn and cattle country. His grandfather farmed for close to five decades and his father, who’s currently employed by a central Nebraska cooperative, worked the land for about 20 years. Other family members also have careers tied to the state’s No. 1 industry. “I’ve never had a job where I’ve been … [Read more...] about UNK agribusiness program prepares Michael Gibbens for future in the field
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Trey Janicek grew at UNK – now he’ll grow corn in Hawaii
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Trey Janicek had his future mapped out when he was in elementary school. Well, part of it anyway. He definitely knew he wanted to be a Loper. “When I was in fourth grade, I wrote that I was going to college at UNK,” Janicek said. “I never really thought about going anywhere else.” Although his hometown is actually closer to Laramie, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado, the Bridgeport native always had a connection to … [Read more...] about Trey Janicek grew at UNK – now he’ll grow corn in Hawaii
UNK junior Justin Vrooman enjoys the excitement of entrepreneurship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Justin Vrooman got his first taste of entrepreneurship when he was still in elementary school. At age 11, the budding businessman decided he wanted to start raising animals on his family’s acreage near Juniata. Rabbits sounded like a lot of work, so he chose chickens. The family built a small coop on their property, and Vrooman delivered the eggs to customers each week. His flock quickly grew to about 60 birds. “It … [Read more...] about UNK junior Justin Vrooman enjoys the excitement of entrepreneurship
UNK students find future in growing agribusiness field; Job placement rate near 100 percent
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Technology is making American farmers more efficient. U.S. farms are growing in size and shrinking in total number, but that shouldn’t discourage people from pursuing a career in agriculture. Deborah Bridges, an agribusiness professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, believes the number of ag-related jobs will continue to rise in the years ahead as farmers turn to larger support staffs to help run their … [Read more...] about UNK students find future in growing agribusiness field; Job placement rate near 100 percent
