Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) is a weeklong experience for high school juniors and seniors from across Nebraska to learn more about career opportunities within agriculture. This conference features speakers, workshops, agricultural education, networking with peers and industry leaders, professional development, leadership experience, fun and new friends!
"NAYI and NAYC have made huge impacts on my life. I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunities that I have been presented through both of these amazing organizations. Being a member of the NAYC has allowed me to connect with future leaders in the agricultural industry, interact with business professionals, help make a difference in the lives of so many young people, and so much more. NAYI and NAYC have changed my life in so many ways, and I couldn’t be more blessed to be a part of such an amazing organization and community."
Seth Wert
Current NAYC member
"You never know how impactful something can be until you experience it for yourself. The people involved with NAYI are so incredibly dedicated to making your NAYI experience one to remember. From the NAYC members to sponsors all the way down to the delegates who attend. The opportunity they give you to learn about our number #1 industry in Nebraska from all different angles is truly incredible. It was these same people who made my NAYI experience one I will never forget. If I wouldn’t have gone to NAYI, I would be completely oblivious to so many sides of agriculture like, for example, how big sorghum is in Nebraska. They were the ones who showed me all the different roads and avenues I can take to be a part of Nebraska agriculture. It doesn’t matter if you come from an ag background, there is a place for you, and NAYC does a great job finding speakers and just showing you that you, too, can have a place in agriculture."
Kirk Hebda
2024 NAYI Returning Delegate
"NAYI is a unique experience any high school student is privileged to attend. It has a professional atmosphere while still maintaining fun and team building aspects. This institute helps kids of every background to improve themselves, and find their passions in agriculture, so they can use that passion to fuel their future in agriculturally related careers. Those who attend NAYI are driven, ambitious people, and it is the perfect place to network with like-minded peers! NAYI truly is something you don’t want to miss out on!"
Jadyn Tidyman
2024 NAYI Delegate
