Gov. Jim Pillen to lead Nebraska delegation to Czech Republic, Germany [Video]

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and Germany later this week.

The mission will take place from Thursday to Nov. 14. According to a press release, the delegation includes representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Nebraska National Guard, the University of Nebraska, the state’s agriculture and banking industries, and the ag tech sector.

“European consumers place a high value on sustainability,” Pillen said in the press release. “Nebraska’s low-carbon production of food, feed and fuel can help meet this demand.”

In the Czech Republic, Nebraska’s delegation will meet with the national government’s ministries of agriculture and foreign affairs, military leaders and Czech agribusinesses. The goal of the mission is to deepen existing military, commercial, and educational partnerships. Nebraska officials will also explore opportunities for agricultural research collaboration, particularly in livestock …