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Svanda Joins Nebraska Soybean Board as Communications and Education Coordinator

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sophia Svanda as communications and education coordinator.

In her role, Svanda will oversee NSB’s education initiatives, working on various programs that connect with educators and agricultural groups across Nebraska. She will also support NSB’s communications efforts, helping to carry out strategies that promote Nebraska soybeans and benefit the state’s soybean farmers.

Svanda grew up in Nehawka, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication. Her background includes serving as Marketing Communications Manager at Frontier Cooperative, where she honed her skills in digital media and community engagement while gaining valuable experience in the agriculture industry.

“We are excited to welcome Sophia to our team as the communications and education coordinator,” said Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. “Her passion for agriculture, communications and education, combined with her previous experiences, will be invaluable as we continue promoting the value of Nebraska soybeans and engaging with the next generation of Nebraskans.”

“I am thrilled to join the Nebraska Soybean Board and contribute to the important work being done to support Nebraska soybean farmers,” said Svanda. “I look forward to developing educational programs and communications that engage consumers, farmers and youth, highlighting the many benefits of the Nebraska soybean industry.”

Svanda started her role on October 1. She can be contacted and welcomed at sophia@nebraskasoybeans.org.

About the Nebraska Soybean Board: The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board collects and disburses the Nebraska share of funds generated by the one-half of one percent times the net sales price per bushel of soybeans sold. Nebraska soybean checkoff funds are invested in research, education, domestic and foreign markets, including new uses for soybeans and soybean products.

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