County to apply for 'Livestock friendly' designation

Cheyenne County will seek to join all five of its neighboring Nebraska counties – and three dozen counties throughout the state – in being designated "Livestock friendly."

A public hearing on Monday when county commissioners considered applying for the designation was packed with supporters. A motion to submit the application passed unanimously.

Tyson Narjes, a county resident, first approached commissioners about the Nebraska Department of Agriculture program eight months ago.

The voluntary program was established by the state Legislature to show support for the agriculture industry. The stat...