A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be featured Oct. 1-31, in the Loft Gallery on the third floor of the Nebraska East Union, 1705 Arbor Drive.

It will kick off with a free presentation by Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture, at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 1, in the East Union’s Prairie Suite A. She will speak about the historical role of women, their current challenges and their future involvement in agricultural sciences.

The exhibition, “Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture,” aims to highlight the vital role of women in Nebraska’s agricultural landscape with a collection of over 70 portraits captured at the 2024 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference by renowned photographer John Noltner. Each portrait is accompanied by the subject’s short answer to the question, “what has called you to this work?”

Minnesota-based photographer John Noltner has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. His multimedia arts project, “A Peace of My Mind,” uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, “A Peace of My Mind” leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. “A Peace of My Mind” reflects his belief that art and storytelling can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building social capital and community connections.