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HISTORIC AG-IVERSARY
Today, agriculture contributes an annual $25 billion to Nebraska’s economy and creates one in four jobs. But it wasn’t until 1973 that ag leaders made sure the university received the funding and clout to match its significance — after intensive discussion, Legislative Bill 149 passed, creating IANR, which includes CASNR, Nebraska Extension and the Agricultural Research Division. Programs impact all 93 Nebraska counties.
“I have often said on a regular basis that the level of grassroots support that agriculture has for the institute is unparalleled anywhere in the world,” Chancellor Ronnie Green said. Green would know, he was IANR vice chancellor from 2010-16.
Since 1872, thousands of students from Nebraska and across the world have found their place at CASNR for professional and hands-on experiences in the fields they love. Indeed, this year marked the second largest incoming class of firsttime freshman and transfer students — 635 to be exact.
“Since the college’s founding 150 years ago, students have sought out CASNR for an education that prepares them to face the opportunities, challenges and way of life unique to careers in agriculture and natural resources,” Dean Tiffany HengMoss said. “Today, agriculture and natural resources are just as important as ever, accounting for one in four jobs in Nebraska. CASNR is proud to continue to prepare a talented, innovative workforce equipped for the ag and natural resources careers and challenges of the future.”
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