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Enhancing grassland ecosystems while sustaining private, profitable ranching
Conservation Projects
The Sandhills Task Force provides technical and cost/share assistance to landowners wishing to implement conservation practices. We provide assistance in grazing plan development, prescribed burn planning and implementation, mechanical eastern red cedar control, lake renovation, and wetland and stream restoration.
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IN ACTION
events
HAPPENING NOW
The Sandhills Task Force is dedicated to keeping you informed about events that matter to ranchers, landowners, and others who care about the Sandhills. From workshops and field days to community gatherings and conservation-focused meetings, these events offer valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. Click the link below to explore our calendar of upcoming events across Nebraska and the surrounding region.
Events sponsored by the Sandhills Task Force can also be found here.
board member
SPOTLIGHT
Eric Hansen
Eric is a 5th generation Sandhills rancher operating in Lincoln, McPherson, and Keith Counties. He has spent his entire life on the Hansen 77 Ranch, started in 1877, and made it permanent after graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1994. He has been married to his wife Jill since 1994, and they have four amazing daughters. He is currently the chairman of the Nebraska Cattlemen Natural Resources and Environment committee and serves on the Executive and Finance committee. In 2022, he stepped away from serving on the Twin Platte Natural Resource District board of directors after 22 years. As an 18-year Sandhills Task Force board member and current vice-chairman, his favorite aspect is that a diverse group of private and public organizations, collaborating with ranchers, can accomplish many projects that benefit land, water, and wildlife while simultaneously helping private ranching to be more profitable and sustainable.
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