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Nebraska farmer recognized for natural resources work

Jul 7, 2022
Jul 7, 2022

Moore with tractor.JPG — Larry Moore stands beside one of the many tractors in his personal collection.
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Since the founding of Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts in 1972, Larry Moore has been a fixture of the board room at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District. This year, the Ulysses farmer is being recognized as the director of the year.

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Larry Moore looks at maps and documents at a meeting of the NRD board in 1975.
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Three generations.jpg — Larry Moore poses with with son John and grandson Max, with whom he farms.
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