Chelsea Good named executive director of Kansas Dairy

Kansas Dairy announced today that Chelsea Good has been selected as the next executive director of the Kansas Dairy Association and Kansas Dairy Commission, effective June 1, 2026.

Kansas Dairy is the unified brand of the Kansas Dairy Association and Kansas Dairy Commission, organizations that work together to represent and support dairy farmers across the state. The Kansas Dairy Association focuses on legislative and policy issues affecting the industry, while the Kansas Dairy Commission supports research, education, and information initiatives for Kansas dairy producers.

Good will serve in the role fractionally through Good & Associates, the agriculture-focused consulting firm she founded. In the role, she will provide strategic leadership for the organizations; oversee operations and communications; support board and member engagement; and work closely with dairy farmers, industry partners and stakeholders across Kansas.

“We are excited to welcome Chelsea to Kansas Dairy,” said Maggie Gilles, chairman of the Kansas Dairy Commission. “Her background in association leadership, communications, animal health, agriculture policy, and relationship building make her an excellent fit for this role. We look forward to working alongside her to continue supporting Kansas dairy farmers and advancing the future of the dairy industry in our state.”

Good is the founder and CEO of Good & Associates, where she provides strategic advisory, advocacy, industry affairs, communications and legal counsel for agriculture clients. Prior to launching her firm, Good served for more than 12 years as vice president of Government and Industry Affairs and Legal for the Livestock Marketing Association. She also previously served as both communications director and staff attorney for the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

“I’m honored by the opportunity to support Kansas dairy producers and the important work of both the association and commission,” Good said. “Kansas dairy farmers are innovative leaders who care deeply about their animals, their communities, and the future of agriculture. I look forward to working with producers and industry partners to continue the growth and success of the dairy sector in Kansas.”

Good can be reached at Chelsea@GoodandAssoc.com or (785) 480-0186.

Haupt joins Nebraska Extension to provide farm financial analysis services to producers

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension announced the hiring of David Haupt as a financial analyst to offer free, one-on-one consultations with Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers navigating complex financial situations.

Haupt will directly collaborate with producers in this new position, providing confidential guidance on helping operations manage existing debt, building sustainable budgets and their current financial health. He will also work with producers to explain the potential financial considerations related to different risk management decisions.

Beyond individual meetings, Haupt will contribute to the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s extension workshops, online courses and publications on farm and ranch management and finance.

Haupt has over 45 years of experience in agricultural lending, including 20 years in commercial banking and more than 25 years with Farm Credit Services of America.

“David has spent decades working directly with agricultural borrowers,” said Jay Parsons, director of the Center for Agricultural Profitability.

“His deep understanding of farm finances makes him a great resource for producers who need to evaluate their options or strengthen their business plans.”

A native of South Dakota who grew up on a McPherson County farm, Haupt has lived in Nebraska since 1984, including the past 20 years in Kearney. He is based in the office of Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County.

“I’ve spent my entire career in agricultural lending,” Haupt said. “I’m eager to help Nebraska producers think through their options and make the best possible decisions for their operations.”

Producers interested in consultations or learning more about these services can visit the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website at https://cap.unl.edu/finance.