The 2016 Nebraska State Fair had 361,107 visitors, the largest number since moving to Grand Island, and Raising Nebraska was once again one of the highlights. Here’s a recap of the 2016 Fair at Raising Nebraska:

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Agriculture and the Nebraska State Fair go hand in hand. That’s why the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is an…

Posted by Nebraska Department of Agriculture on Thursday, August 25, 2016

Rolling into the Weekend

Roll into the weekend with us at the Nebraska State Fair! You can find Farm Bureau in the Cattle Barn and don’t forget to check out what the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is showcasing in the Raising Nebraska building!

Posted by Nebraska Farm Bureau on Friday, August 26, 2016

Who's at the Nebraska State Fair this weekend? Here are a few shots from opening weekend! Raising Nebraska

Posted by Nebraska Farmer on Sunday, August 28, 2016

Sorghum cookies getting ready to go in the oven at the Nebraska State Fair. Stop by Raising Nebraska to sample one today!

Posted by Nebraska Department of Agriculture on Sunday, August 28, 2016

Friends from all across Nebraska have gathered today for the Governors Ag Breakfast in the Raising Nebraska Exhibit!

Posted by Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation on Sunday, August 28, 2016

We are live at the state fair! Central Community College and Raising Nebraska

Posted by Central Community College Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts on Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Our Central Community College students are busy at the state fair this morning. Come visit us 9:00 to 12:30 in the Raising Nebraska building!

Posted by Central Community College Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts on Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Today we are filled with students, teachers & families. Largest Classroom is happening!! #NebExt #NEStateFair

Posted by Raising Nebraska on Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Are you at the Nebraska State Fair today? Join the Backyard Farmer gang in the Raising Nebraska Building! 1pm and 4pm!

Posted by Backyard Farmer on Wednesday, August 31, 2016

We are busy making pretzels today! The line is getting long! Central Community College Raising Nebraska

Posted by Central Community College Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts on Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Nebraska Beef Council Beef Masters Culinary Challenge at Raising Nebraska

Posted by NTV's Grow on Friday, September 2, 2016

Come out to the Nebraska State Fair this weekend!! Be sure to visit the Raising Nebraska exhibit and learn about our farmers and modern farming practices! Nebraska State Fair Raising Nebraska

Posted by Nebraska Soybean Board on Friday, September 2, 2016

And the winners of the the Nebraska Beef Council's Beef Masters Challenge with Central Community College at the Raising Nebraska building at the Nebraska State Fair!!

Posted by Central Community College Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts on Friday, September 2, 2016

The Nebraska Beef Council is on the stage in Raising Nebraska at the Nebraska State Fair.

Posted by Nebraska Department of Agriculture on Saturday, September 3, 2016

Have you checked out the new soil exhibit inside Raising Nebraska at the Nebraska State Fair? If not, stop by and check it out this weekend.

Posted by Nebraska Department of Agriculture on Sunday, September 4, 2016

Come learn about cooking with lamb from the American Lamb Board. They have samples of lamb kabobs and lamb burgers from 10-11 am on Labor Day inside Raising Nebraska at the Nebraska State Fair.

Posted by Nebraska Department of Agriculture on Monday, September 5, 2016

Austin Christin Brown Kamm loves to bake and he's quite the promoter! He made sure everyone who stopped by at Raising…

Posted by Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Fair goers were invited to join the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board for a delicious, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie…

Posted by Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board on Tuesday, September 6, 2016