09/28/2026
Meet Lynnet Talcott, our September feature in celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Raised on a farm near Palmyra, Nebraska, Lynnet grew up alongside cattle, crops, and a family that worked together. As the oldest of four children, she eagerly took every opportunity to ride in the combine with her father and learn the skills that would one day shape her own future.
"I always hoped I would be able to farm, live on a farm, and raise my kids there too," Lynnet said.
After earning a degree in Agribusiness from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lynnet and her husband, Norris, began building their own operation during the farm crisis of the 1980s. Starting with just a few pieces of equipment, livestock, and a determination to make it work, they steadily grew their farm while raising a family.
Over the years, Lynnet has worn many hats on the operation. But if you ask her favorite role, the answer comes quickly: driving the combine during harvest.
"I love to run the combine," she said. "I would probably combine all year round if I could."
While Lynnet’s hands-on work around the farm is impressive, she considers her greatest accomplishment to be the family they have raised along the way and the values they have passed on to future generations.
"I want farming to be a legacy,” she said. “If my children and grandchildren want to do it in the future, they'll have the skills and knowledge to do so."
She encourages the next generation to approach agriculture with confidence, patience, and a willingness to work alongside others.
"You need to focus on what you're doing, but also what the world needs," Lynnet said. "Think about how your role is going to improve your family, your community, and your world."
Frontier Cooperative is proud to serve families like the Talcotts who embody our vision to lead the way in developing generational success. Through their commitment to agriculture, family, and community, Lynnet and her family reflect the lasting impact of investing in future generations.
Thank you, Lynnet, for your dedication to agriculture and for demonstrating what it means to build a legacy rooted in hard work, family, and service.