"We were more than excited to lend them our smiles, big welcomes, give directions, answer questions and play tour guide to all that Lincoln and surrounding areas had to offer."
Dixi Wellman
Columnist
About
The Rusty and Dixi Wellman family is deeply rooted in Nebraska, raising Wagyu cattle, Vizsla hunting dogs and chickens. They also co-run a nonprofit that puts local beef on thousands of school kids’ lunch plates, and love sharing their faith and passion for small towns, agriculture, rural living, small business owners, and servant leadership.
"Sadly, most of my lapses in judgment didn’t even occur in my rookie year."
"Meaningful work extends far beyond a paycheck and becomes an expression of stewardship, service, family, faith and community."
"For a gal who self-proclaims to crave and need nothing more than simplicity, a slow pace of life, and non-materialistic things I sure seem to chase the opposite."
"Keep ag education alive and well. Humans validating and overseeing AI data will always be necessary."
Multiple wildfires, including the largest in state history, have burned 700,000 acres and are still going. Just for reference, the L.A. wildfires burned 57,529 acres.
"Understanding that food comes from farms, and not the grocery store or delivery truck, fosters healthier eating habits."
Feeling blessed and deeply rooted in education. Specifically speaking, education in all that the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers.
"While Small Business Saturday has passed (Nov. 29), I propose every day should be a day to celebrate and support a small business."