Computers, community service intersect for Tekamah crop producer

Connealy places as top 10 finalist for National Outstanding Farmers of America Program

Kristen Sindelar
Feb 15, 2024
Feb 15, 2024

Connealy 1.JPEG — Quentin and Jill Connealy of Tekamah, Neb., are one of the top 10 finalists for the National Outstanding Farmers of America Program. They have two children, Corbin and Willa.
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When Quentin Connealy graduated from Tekamah-Herman High School in 2004, he did not know what he wanted to do in life.

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Connealy 2.JPEG — Quentin Connealy, right, is a fifth-generation farmer. He is pictured with his father, the late Dennis Connealy, and his son Korbin.
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Connealy 3.JPEG — Janis Connealy is part of the Connealy farm operation near Tekamah, Neb.
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Connealy 5.JPEG — The Connealy family goes for a ride together in the combine during harvest. Pictured is Quentin, left, Jill, Corbin and Willa.
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Connealy 4.JPEG — Corbin Connealy checks the ground for seeds to make sure the planter is doing its job.
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Connealy 6.JPEG — When Quentin, center, first began farming in 2009, his dad Dennis, left, and uncle, right, helped him get started.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.