Nebraska announces ag youth council
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture develops and supports the next generation of ag leaders through the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council. NAYC is a group of college students working together to share their passion and knowledge about agriculture with young people across the state.
The primary focus of NAYC is to coordinate the annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute, a five-day summer conference with speakers, workshops and networking opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.
The 2024-2025 NAYC leadership and their hometowns include: Head counselors Laura Albro, Bayard, and Jenna Knake, Syracuse; president Kendall Prior, Imperial; secretary Seth Wert, Hordville; vice president of communications and social media Carleigh Tietz, Norfolk; vice president of alumni relations Caleb Burnside, Stapleton; vice president of NAYI improvement and promotions Levi Schiller, Scribner; vice president of youth outreach Brie Bruns, Pender; and vice president of sponsorship Caleb Most, Ogallala.
Additional NAYC members and their hometowns include: Braydon Binger, Hay Springs; Morgan Bonifas, Aurora; Alex Boudreau, Minden; Alexa Carter, Rising City; Keiser Dixon, Pleasanton; Abby Hodges, Julian; Cora Hoffschneider, Waco; Emily Holz, Syracuse; Austin Kamm, Lincoln; Lynsie Lancaster, Hastings; Demi Lapaseotes, Bridgeport; Libby Macklin, Blue Hill; Carson Mau, Sutton; and Evan Svanda, Nehawka.
