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The Engler Journey

by Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program

The Engler Journey

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  1. To Take A Risk You Have To Ride | Gage Schram

    "Custom farming for a lot of guys adds a lot of value." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Gage Schram! He is a dedicated member of the Engler program and thoroughly enjoys being on the UNl rodeo team. Through Engler he has learned so much more about family business, and the new...

  2. Cutting Down Limits | Sandhills Biochar | Treaven Scheideler

    "Just seeing their faces when they walk through the musuem and seeing all the tractors!" This is what is so special to Treaven, the impact that the tractor musuem makes on the public. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Treaven Scheideler! He loves everything about agriculture and...

  3. Creative Connections | Katelyn Plambeck

    Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Katelyn Plambeck! She is a motiviated member of our program who is excited to give back to farmers and ranchers through rural law, while also being creative. Katelyn has side businesses with pottery and sewing and loves doing projects for her...

  4. Blue Skies Green Prairie...Just Listen | trefferranch | Sarah Treffer

    "Whether we are working cattle, showing horses or going on trail rides we really enjoy all of it." Sarah has always enjoyed the view looking through the ears of a good horse. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Sarah Treffer! She loves the western way of life and has been involved…

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  5. Trusting The Process | Home Grown 6:35 | Lauren Balcom

    "You should not work your week for the weekend; my work is my play!" Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Lauren Balcom! Through her business she wants to create a place where people can gather around good food and good fun. She loves the fact that she is surrounded by inspirational...

  6. Pour Into People | Bethany Nichols

    "This community was the first community I walked into and felt like I didn't need to change." Bethany has been empowered through the Engler program to grow into the person she is today and chase her dreams. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Bethany Nichols! Bethany has learned so...

  7. Growing Healthy Lives | Above Aronia | Bryson Rader

    "I just thought oh I don't need it my business isn't going to go anywhere, but for every day you wait is just another day to find an excuse." Bryson is proof of the determination Engler students have to take that next step despite the excuses we may make for ourselves. Join Olivia Vanderford in...

  8. Pictures Show More Than Just A Person | b6_media | Bryn Lampe

    "I love to capture every moment that you didn't know you needed" Bryn takes this message to heart when she is taking photos because she loves capturing the everyday moments that will spark a memory for someone years from now. Bryn Lampe is an Engler sophomore, and is the owner and founder of...

  9. Surf and Turf Truly Nebraska Agriculture | Big Red Shrimp Co. | Nolan Wellensiek

    " I love a good shrimp scampi!" Even though Nebraska is known as the Beef State Nebraskans just like Nolan are contining to expand the industry. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior Nolan Wellensiek! You may not expect to find a shrimp business in a triple land locked state but Nolan...

  10. Building Connections Through Content | Jessie Lamp

    "There is proof that Sam did ride a cow. I can't explain everything that happened, but we had so much fun with it!" Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Jessie Lamp! Jessie has served on the Engler communications team and has loved sharing the stories of Engler students through...

  11. A Home is more than a word | Y4 Containers Houses and Creations | Ainsley McConnell

    "Our farm and ranch operation was established in 1884. I am very proud of that and our legacy." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Ainsley McConnell! Ainsley is the owner and founder of Y4 Containers where she is serving the agricultural community that raised her through...

  12. Keep Molding Your Craft | Virginaleatherco | Mattie Beattie

    "I got a cheap kit from Amazon and it was probably $25. I jumped in, and I loved it!" Because of Engler Mattie pursued her dream of leather working. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Mattie Beattie! Mattie is the owner and founder of Virginaleatherco where she creates hand…

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  13. What charms are you collecting in your life? | Ember Creatives | Emily Holz

    "I just fell in love with the connection that I get to build with seniors during such a special time in their lives." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Emily Holz! Emily is the owner of Ember Creatives, capturing lifestyle and livestock photography. She loves making an impact on...

  14. They run so he can ride | RK Performance Horses | Tom Ortner

    "It wasn't something that we necessarily asked for it was just something that we went out and did." To start a business you can't wait for the right people to come to you, you have to go to them. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Tom Ortner! Tom is a manager of RK performance...

  15. Get Popping | Gage Valley Produce | Zach Hirschman

    "Connecting with people and going out there and getting your hands dirty is really the best part." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Zach Hirschman! He grew up in St. Paul, Nebraska on a family farm and found a love for agricultural education. He is the owner of a popcorn…

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  16. Building A Lasting Legacy | Benes Livestock Services LLC | Braden Benes

    "I remember coming out of that class every day and Tom would have you ready to run through a brick wall!" Braden has loved his time in Engler and especially all he has learned in the Engler 101 course to grow his business. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Braden Benes! Braden…

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  17. Keep Running Towards Entrepreneurship | FanPlex | Nate Freyhof

    "Running is the biggest sport that is the best for entrepreneurship, because there is one winner and one loser." Nate explains how running teaches you to be resilient and keep running towards your goals in entrepreneurship. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Nate Freyhof! Nate…

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  18. Leave nothing on the table | Grassland Goods | Leah Christen

    "If I was home right now, and I was wishing I was right here. What is something I wish I would do." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Leah Christen! Leah grew up in Steinauer, Nebraska as the 6th generation of her family ranch and has found a love for serving others in the...

  19. The Value of a Story |The KP Collective| Kendall Prior

    "How is your business going? What are you excited about? What is your dream job?" Building others up and making an impact is what this weeks guest does best. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Kendall Prior! Kendall grew up around entrepreneurship because both of her parents are...

  20. Clipping Away | Prime Lawn Service | Carson Mau |

    What do you get when you combine an educator, business owner, and an artist? Educating people about agriculture and mowing lawns in an artistic way is what this weeks guest does best. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Carson Mau! Carson grew up in Sutton, Nebraska and saw an...

  21. Never Stop Counting Stars | Golden Prairie Exchange | Reagan Choat

    Good food is one thing that we can all agree on, and brings us together. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Reagan Choat! He has started his own direct to consumer pork business and wants to make an impact on others through good quality food. Reagan has loved getting involved…

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  22. Fiercely Following Her Dreams | Farm Fierce | KaytLynn Lemely

    Pretty Little Liars and sheep? What a combo! Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior KaytLynn Lemely! She has created her own business that helps keep sheep hair looking its best for the show ring. KaytLynn sews leg wraps in different colors for exhibitors who want to take their lambs...

  23. From pigtails to living out a dream | ExtraORDinary Pork and Grateful Adventures | Vickie Ference

    "Ever since I was little in pigtails I wanted to own a business downtown. I wanted to have a place where people could come together." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming recent Engler graduate, Vickie Ference! She grew up in Ord, Nebraska and fell in love with the pork industry and feeding the...

  24. Finding Strength in Community | Strong Towns Lincoln | Sam Otte

    "Loved the small town life and being able to bike everywhere as a kid having freedom in a rural place." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming recent Engler graduate, Sam Otte! He grew up in York, Nebraska and fell in love with small communities and the people that live in them. Through his…

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  25. Lead Forward | Unified Showing | Allison Walbrecht

    "She didn't want to be on a halter and she would just drag me when we would try to practice. It was the first time I was really challenged by a cow." This challenge provided Allison with the chance to see her hardwork pay off and continue to grow as a leader. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming...

  26. Forging The Way | Allison Carpenter

    "I really wanted to be there for a lot of these incoming students who maybe got a little homesick. Because I was them my freshman year." Allison has so many fond memories from being a Trail Guide, learning so much from the students, and especially going to Virgina's Cafe! Join Olivia Vanderford…

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  27. The Story Behind The Camera | Jillian Buell

    "Even if you are a student and you don't know me I do know you. I work to highlight you and share the stories of our entreprenuers." Because of Jillian many powerful memories live on forever. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Jillian Buell! She just graduated majoring in...

  28. Genuine Community | KK Pork | Kristen Herrick

    "He quickly found out that he hated pigs and I quickly found out that I loved them." Because of her involvement in 4-H she gained many opportunities in the pork industry. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Kristen Herrick! She first got started in Engler when she applied for the...

  29. Be selfless and give of your heart | Cornhusker Hats | Kade Wiese

    "I am such a people person. The best thing about meeting people is you get to learn something while also serving them by giving them your heart." During his time at UNL, Kade has gained a deeper understanding of the value of connections and learning someone elses story. Join Olivia Vanderford in...

  30. Dump The Flour and Get Messy | Hodges Cookies| Abby Hodges

    "She always encouraged me to just go for it and invited me to make mistakes." Abby's Great Grandmother instilled in her a love for baking and most of all, encouraged mistakes in the kitchen. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Sophomore, Abby Hodges! She is currently an Agricultural...

  31. Logan Hafer | It's A Science

    "The small community really defines Engler. Whether it's the small communities that we come from to the small community that we have here." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Logan Hafer! He is currently a Biochemistry major and has plans to create a brewery through his new...

  32. Commit to the climb | Maren Tuell

    "I love the wall of all the pictures of all of our entrepreneurs. You get to see that their are people of all different stories." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Maren Tuell! She is currently a marketing major and has plans to create an agricultural marketing business.…

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  33. Get going and Takeoff | Miss.Fix.It.Unl | Charlotte Brockman

    "He made a bet on himself and I think that is the largest form of courage we can take." Charlotte has travled abroad and has learned that it takes courage to try something new and takeoff. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Charlotte Brockman! She is the owner and founder of...

  34. Plow through the noise and grow your future | Kaleb Senff

    "Growing together and becoming a small family by the end of the semester." Kaleb has valued his connections and lasting friendships he has made through Engler. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Kaleb Senff! He has devoted his college career to his love of agriculture through...

  35. Putting the Puzzle Together | Legacy Kits | Sam Weeder

    "Integrity it's probably one of the most important things you can take with you through life. " This is a strong value that Sam takes with her and has directed the way she leads her life. Sam has loved her time in the Engler program mainly because of the community and connections she has made.…

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  36. Invest In Yourself | bar_a_bar_photography | Hayden Jennings

    "Do five steps everyday to your dream" Hayden knows the importance of consistency in entrprenuership. He has been able to build businesses in the program from the inspiring lessons he has learned. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Junior, Hayden Jennings! He does everything in the…

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  37. Branch Out | Kailey Ziegler

    "If Paul Engler believes in you, you have to believe in yourself." Kailey knows that being an entrepreneur is not an easy task. But she has been able to take on the challenge with the support of the Engler program. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Kailey Ziegler! She does...

  38. Stories are Currency | Artificial Intelligence Consulting | Seth Daup

    "Stories are currency and you need to learn how to spend them." Seth understands this because he knows that telling a story shows customers who you are and why you are unique. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Seth Daup! He is currently creating an artificial intelligence...

  39. Changing Lenses | Liz Young Photography | Liz Young

    Your lens on life will be changed by being a part of the Engler program. Liz understands this because she continues to climb the mountain and reach new heights in her business. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Liz Young! She is the owner and founder of Liz Young Photography and...

  40. Lead and Prosper | Marked.byliv and Thrive Imaging | Alivia Knoerzer

    "I wanna capture the moments that matter." This is true to Alivia because of her work ethic and the impact she is making. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Alivia Knoerzer! She is the founder and owner of Marked.byliv where she creates branding that tells your business's story.…

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  41. Live A Life In Focus | CMC Media | Caden Connelly

    Having a grit focused mindset will help you work through adversity. Caden understands this perspective because of the adversity he has faced in his life. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Junior, Caden Connelly! He is the founder and owner of CMC Media where he tells the story of outdoor...

  42. Growing Pastures and Reaching New Horizons | Sheridan Wilson

    Find your courage to move forward with your purpose. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Sheridan WiIson! She is planning on starting a consulting business for ranchers. When Sheridan graduates she hopes to consult ranchers by making their grazing plans more efficient. Sheridan…

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  43. Moments on Film | InfoFilm | Madison Kreifels

    You are never tired when you get to work with people on what they love. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Madison Kreifels! She is the owner and founder of InfoFilm where she informs people about the story of agriculture. Madison loves working with people in agriculture and being...

  44. Filling Your Bucket One Cup At A Time | The Good Life Roastery | Caleb Most

    Sometimes you have to just start with what you have. Caleb understood this idea because he started out by using an air fryer to roast his coffee. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming current Engler sophomore, Caleb Most! He is the owner and founder of The Good Life Roastery and he provides high...

  45. Swing…Aim…Let go! | Elite Breakaway Coaching | Jaya Nelson

    "I play for the girls just like me who don't come from a rodeo family." For Jaya, breakaway roping can be related to the basics of entrepreneurship. You start by swinging and thinking about your passions, then aim for what you want to achieve. Then, most importantly, you have to let go, take the...

  46. Who much is given much is expected | Flying Y Leather | Sam Skavdahl

    To see the beauty of a snowflake you have to stand in the cold. Sam knows that hardwork and dedication are vital to entrepreneurship. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Sam Skavdahl! He is the owner and founder of Flying Y Leather where he creates leather products from wallets to...

  47. Jump Over The Fence | Trailblazers | Nathaly Dragoo

    Some of the most valuable skills are not often found inside of the school classroom. Nathaly found her classroom outisde in Curtis, Nebraska. Before, she had been on the outside of the fence, but decided to jump over into the agriculture industry. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming rising Engler...

  48. Rolling into Entrepreneurship | Alexa Carter | Rising Rolls Baking Company

    You can be unsure about what you want to do, but still be on the right track. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming a rising Engler sophmore, Alexa Carter! She is the founder and owner of Rising Roll Baking Company where she combines two Nebraska favorites; chili and cinnamon rolls! Her family has...

  49. Carving Out The Journey | Seth Wright | Scrappy Woodworks

    Never doubt yourself by thinking you aren't cut out for entrepreneurship. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming a future Engler senior, Seth Wright! He is the founder and owner of the business Scrappy Woodworks which upcycles scrap wood. Through his business he creates cutting boards to picture...

  50. The Driver's Seat | Abby Miller | Pat On Tap and Abby Miller Photography

    Stick with your heart and do what you really love. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming a recent Engler graduate, Abby Miller! She is the owner and founder of Pat On Tap and Abby Miller Photography. Through both of her businesses she creates precious memories by making an impact on people's lives....

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