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Behind-the-scenes views of Nebraska industries and facilities provided UNMC’s Tracie Kirkland, PhD, DNP, a wealth of information and invaluable connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kirkland, associate dean of Transformational Practice & Partnerships, & Kenneth E. Morehead Endowed Chair in Nursing, participated in the 2025 Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Roads Scholar Tour from July 27 to 29. The annual program gives research, extension and education professionals a unique look at the industries and history of Nebraska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s tour focused on the Sandhill region of Nebraska and featured tours of agricultural programs, research and development facilities, and places of cultural significance. It included a stop at the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Kearney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring each visit, there was an opportunity to meet and greet and to learn about agriculture, irrigation systems and how the University of Nebraska partners within the different regions to create training grounds for students, fellows, researchers and faculty to merge the collaborative research ideas,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most of the tour stops were not directly nursing-related, Dr. Kirkland said each contained a lesson that could be seen through a nursing lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy area of research is food insecurity, so for me to learn the logistics of how crops grow from the time the farmer plants the seeds to when they harvest it\u2026it\u2019s fascinating to be able to bring this information back to my patients and say, \u2018This is what\u2019s happening,\u2019\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another valuable part of the program, Dr. Kirkland said, was the chance to experience it with fellow educators throughout the state who have similar goals of expanding resources to rural communities. A particular connection she noted is with the University of Nebraska Extension services and its mission to strengthen Nebraska agriculture and food systems, inspire Nebraskans and their communities and enhance the health and wellness of all Nebraskans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe lasting effect of this are the relationships, the networking and the ability to go back and say, \u201cI remember you were doing work in this space. What are your thoughts on a new proposal or what are your thoughts about expanding some of the things that we learned?\u201d Dr. Kirkland said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a continuous theme on what can we do collaboratively to address some of the growing concerns and the gaps in rural healthcare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about the Roads Scholar Tour and a full list of 2025 stops can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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