By Alliance Public Library
ALLIANCE, Neb. – Join us at the Alliance Public Library on Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of fascinating facts and interesting stories of a five-generation owned and operated Sandhills ranch. Jaclyn Wilson of the Flying Diamond Ranch will be discussing their Lakeside Nebraska cattle ranch established in 1888 by her great-grandfather.
Jaclyn and her father currently run the day-to-day operations. The Wilsons were the recipients of the National Beef Quality Assurance Award in 2023. Awarded for their efforts as beef producers, marketers and educators who promote beef quality assurance in commercial cow-calf production, they continue to seek ways to implement new and innovative livestock management methods and practices. Throughout the process of their direct-to-consumer beef commercial cow calf operation they maintain the interest and well-being of both cattle and the ranch land.
The Wilson ranch has also received prestigious recognition from the Leopold Foundation. In 2006, they were the first outfit to be recognized by the annual Leopold Conservation Award honoring farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water resources and wildlife habitat on working land.
The APL community program will be in the community room from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with a half hour designated for discussion and questions. Light refreshments will be provided, and a winner will be drawn for a door prize courtesy of Flying Diamond Ranch. See more about the Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and their 2023 BQA award on the video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhfCgb3oapY
Join Jacyln in her day-to-day operations by catching her Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast, clink this link to follow: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACq5VMN_frHEVg1dczwBDPMxWAQpQ6SQ
Jacyln Wilson will be featured on the program RanchHer series, scheduled to air September 25 on RFDTV.
For more information, contact Stephanie Hamilton Adult Services and Outreach Librarian, at (308) 762-1387.