Criss-crossing Nebraska

Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025

Barb Bierman Batie

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County fair season is ending, and this year I was back in the thick of things. Not only did I have my usual duties as 4-H leader ahead of the Dawson County Fair, but I was also 4-H Miscellaneous Superintendent one day, volunteer photographer another, and 4-H Café day chair the last day.

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Barb Bierman Batie mug 2018 — Barb Bierman Batie

Barb Bierman Batie grew up near Battle Creek, Nebraska, and now farms row crops with her Platte Valley Farmer, Don Batie, northeast of Lexington. She has written for local, state, regional and international publications. She joined the Midwest Messenger crew in 2010. She can be reached at barb.batie@gmail.com.