LINCOLN, NEB — Former Governor Mike Johanns took center stage at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Tuesday for the latest Heuermann Lecture, focusing his address on rural vitality, agricultural innovation, and keeping local communities strong across all 93 counties.
Agriculture drives a quarter of all jobs across Nebraska, climbing to 40% in 54 counties.
Speaking at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center alongside IANR Vice Chancellor Tiffany Heng-Moss, Johanns emphasized that rural population loss directly impacts the vibrancy of local communities. To counteract this, he stressed the need for a statewide strategy that ensures every part of Nebraska thrives…