Nebraska Cooperative Council

Defending, Protecting and Enhancing Nebraska’s Agricultural Cooperatives

Our Mission

We are a statewide, non-profit, non-partisan trade association representing agricultural cooperatives committed to defending, protecting, and enhancing the agricultural cooperative movement in Nebraska.

While our mission has undergone revisions since it was organized, the Council has remained steadfast to its basic thrust: to defend, protect, and enhance the agricultural cooperative movement through proactive programs in education, legislation, governmental affairs, communication, and regulatory issues.

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Upcoming Events

The Nebraska Cooperative Council was formed in the fall of 1945 after a small group of cooperative leaders throughout Nebraska came together to discuss the idea of organizing a trade association for agricultural cooperatives. To get more information and register for events, click the button below.
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NCC MEMBER ONLY WEBINAR

Preparing for the Nebraska Agricultural Data Privacy Act

September 10, 2026, 10am CT

 

Nebraska’s new Agricultural Data Privacy Act takes effect January 1, 2027. The Council is hosting an NCC MEMBER ONLY Webinar on Thur, September 10 at 10am (CT) so that our Membership can begin to prepare to comply with the Act. See the flyer linked here for more details. To register send your name, co-op and email address to Deb at debm@nebr.coop.

Webinar – Preparing for the Nebraska Agricultural Data Privacy Act

Thur, September 10, 2026 @ 10:00am CT 

2026 Annual Meeting

Wed, November 18, 2026
Kearney, Younes Conference Center North

2026 Director/Manager Workshop

Thur, November 19, 2026
Kearney, Younes Conference Center North

2026 Leadership Luncheon Series

Wed, December 9 & 16, 2026
Virtual

Director Certification Program Phases 3 and 4

Wed-Thur, January 6-7, 2027
Kearney, Younes Conference Center North

Director Growth Forum

Wed-Thur, January 6-7, 2027
Kearney, Younes Conference Center North

Board Leadership Seminar

Mon, March 1, 2027
Omaha, Hilton

Cooperative Intern Retreat

Thur, June 3, 2027
Younes Conference Center South

Why Are Co-ops Important?

Cooperatives are essential to Nebraska. These farmer-owned businesses help producers reduce costs, secure better prices, and manage market risks by pooling resources and leveraging collective bargaining power. Nebraska’s cooperative demonstrates how this collaborative model strengthens individual operations and supports the rural communities that form the backbone of the state’s agricultural economy.

Economic Powerhouse

Co-ops that are members of the Council account for $9 billion of economic activity yearly.

National Leadership

Nebraska’s cooperative strength is recognized nationally, ranking 3rd on the USDA’s list of co-ops.

Widespread Network

Cooperatives are providing goods, services, and jobs in over 400 locations across Nebraska.

Cost Savings

Cooperatives help Nebraska farmers reduce operational costs and improve their profitability.

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The Council brings together cooperatives with diverse business interests to create a unified voice in today’s complex economy, strengthening their collective impact through mutually beneficial relationships. By working together, member cooperatives can effectively influence legislation and regulations at both state and federal levels, either as a complete community or through targeted coalitions of similar businesses.

Government Relations

Nebraska Co-ops

Member Communications

Education