I am proud to serve on the Board of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce. I chair the Small Business Committee. Many people think that the State Chamber is about big business. I can assure you that it serves all businesses, including agriculture.
The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry has reiterated its support for the state’s animal agriculture. At its June meeting in West Point, the State Chamber board unanimously approved a resolution that “opposes any and all activities, conducted by any organization, to counter the interests of Nebraska’s livestock industry and the overall agriculture sector.”
The action comes following reports that extremist animal rights groups are exploring ways to amend the state constitution to hinder livestock production, which generates roughly half of Nebraska’s annual $15 billion in agriculture cash receipts.
Nebraska ranks first nationally in several areas of livestock production, including first in red meat production and second in cattle on feed.
The resolution states that the Nebraska Chamber “will continue to encourage all Nebraska residents to support the state’s agricultural producers and oppose organizations and interest groups whose activities would inflict financial and other harm on Nebraska agriculture.”
The State Chamber Board of Directors is comprised of more than 60 business leaders from across Nebraska. The State Chamber has long-standing policy in support of the continued development of the state’s livestock industry and efforts to educate the public regarding the positive economic impact of animal agriculture.
