Michael J. Krause, AFM, ALC (Accredited Farm Manager/Accredited Land Consultant) is a Vice President and the Regional Manager of the Omaha office of Hertz Farm Management, Inc., overseeing operations in Nebraska, Western Iowa and the Texas Panhandle.
Following graduation from University of Nebraska-Lincoln and after receiving a Ranch Management Degree from Texas Christian University, Mike began his career in Western Nebraska on the family owned farm/ranch/feedlot near Alliance. Mike transitioned to his farm management career in 1991 with LeDioyt Land Company which was later acquired by Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Mike is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Nebraska, Iowa and Texas and his duties at Hertz include professional farm and ranch management, real estate sales and acquisitions, consulting, business development and administration.
In 1992, Mike became a member of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and earned his Accredited Farm Manager designation in 1997. Mike has promoted the State Chapter through participation on numerous committees, serving on the Board of Directors and presiding as President in 2005. He has served at the national level chairing several major committees, the District VI Vice President and was National President in 2016-2017. In addition to ASFMRA, Mike is active in the community, having served on the Boards of Nebraska 4-H Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Optimist and Omaha Agri-Business Club and participating in his local church, Realtors Land Institute and Rotary Club.
Rotary District 5650 Rotarians—Happy January 2026!! I hope everyone was able to ring in the New Year with family, friends and community and say “Auld Lang Syne” to 2025. It is so special that the ball has dropped in Times Square in New York and everyone is celebrating the New Year, but here in the Midwest we get an extra hour to enjoy 2025!!
I found a great phrase from a Facebook group called, “English Literature” that may help bring meaning to the New Year! Listed under the heading, New year is coming, it says:
“From winter’s hush a promise breathes, Soft as dawn through bare-limbed trees. The future hums in unseen-ways, A newborn light in unspent days.”
What a terrific way to think about the New Year! Rotarians are eternal optimists. We look to the New Year with the hopes and dreams that are just waiting for us to realize. While caught in winter’s grip it may seem that we are unable to move forward, but the truth is winter gives us the space for introspection and reflection.
Every day going forward is a little longer and the light grows stronger. We are resilient and know that spring is right around the corner and our pace quickens. We are People of Action!
I wanted to give a big shout out to every Rotary Club in our District for everything you did in December to “Unite for Good” and serve your communities and the world! Thank you!!
We are sharing the Chair of the Day schedule for our weekly Omaha Morning Rotary meetings. This role includes welcoming the speaker, making introductions, and helping the meeting flow smoothly. Please review the schedule and note your assigned date. If you are not able to serve on your date, please arrange a swap with another member and notify the Program Committee.
Thank you for helping us keep our meetings organized, engaging, and a reflection of the strong fellowship in our club.
We are proud to recognize our dedicated Rotarians who have achieved perfect attendance for the 2024–2025 year! Your commitment to showing up, participating, and contributing strengthens the vibrancy of our Rotary community.
Perfect attendance reflects not just consistency, but also dedication to the values and mission of Rotary — service, fellowship, and making a positive impact in our community and beyond.
👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to all our members who reached this milestone — your reliability and engagement are truly inspiring!
Michael J. Krause
