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7:00am CDT

Little Prairie Coffee Co. in the Railyard
Wednesday April 2, 2025 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Little Prairie Coffee Co. will have their coffee truck parked on Canopy Street outside the Railyard and PBA. They offer a wide variety of hot or iced beverages and select breakfast and lunch items. Open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of convention!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
The Railyard 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508

7:30am CDT

Loving Cup Coffee Truck on East Campus
Wednesday April 2, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm CDT
Loving Cup Coffee Truck will be open on East Campus. Parked on the sidewalk north of the East Campus Union.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm CDT
North of the East Campus Union UNL East Campus

8:00am CDT

Conduct of Chapter Meetings Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Conduct of Chapter Meetings Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Embassy Suites 1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508

8:00am CDT

State Officer Finals Interviews
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
State Officer Candidate Finalists Interviews
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

8:00am CDT

Ag Demo Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Ag Demo Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Sandhills Global Event Center 4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68507

8:30am CDT

Ag Communications CDE (Districts 1-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:30am - 2:15pm CDT
The Agricultural Communication Career Development Event provides individuals with basic communication skills necessary to take advantage of career opportunities in agricultural communication. Public communication about agricultural products, practices and policies is essential to the future of agriculture. Students who are equipped with strong communication skills and who can use a variety of media to help the public understand issues related to the agricultural industry have a bright future in the job market. This event draws from Ag Communication curricula that contain the following elements: strategic communication/integrated multimedia communication, science literacy, public issues and policy, presentation strategies, news writing/editing, Associated Press style.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:30am - 2:15pm CDT
Nebraska East Union - 3rd Floor Commons Area UNL East Campus

9:00am CDT

Making Dollars and Sense with Ag Economics
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Challenge your strategic thinking in an engaging scenario involving the impact of world events on the business of agriculture. Find out if you have the tactical skills needed to solve real-world issues in agribusiness.

Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/iUmpgyq4pKHG7Zwb6
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Filley Hall room 47 UNL East Campus

9:00am CDT

Cooperative Speaking Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cooperative Speaking Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00am CDT

Employment Skills Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Embassy Suites 1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00am CDT

Extemporaneous Speaking Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Extemporaneous Speaking Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00am CDT

Natural Resources Speaking Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Natural Resources Speaking Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00am CDT

Senior Public Speaking Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Senior Public Speaking Leadership Development Event Prelims
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00am CDT

Proficiency Interviews
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Proficiency Interviews
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT
The Graduate 141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00am CDT

Ag Issues Forum CDE (Districts 1-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
The purpose of the Nebraska Agricultural Issues Forum Career Development Event is for a team of students to present a current issue to a public audience by developing a written portfolio that includes research and an understanding of an issue relevant to the local community and then preparing an oral presentation that examines both sides of an issue. Professional ethics and standards are emphasized in this event.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Nebraska East Union - 3rd Floor Commons Area UNL East Campus

9:30am CDT

Floriculture CDE (Districts 1-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Floriculture is a discipline of horticulture concerned with the growing and marketing of flowers and ornamental plants, in addition to, usage in floral arrangement and design.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room UNL East Campus

9:30am CDT

Ag Technology & Mechanics CDE (Districts 1-6)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
The Nebraska Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Career Development Event is comprised of strong technical content and complemented by the development of practical, hands-on skills. The subject matter areas ­and skill development practices have been grouped into three ‘systems’ areas, so named because of the complex interaction and synergistic processes common to agriculture. The term ‘system’ is used to emphasize the interactive relationship between each area of agricultural technology and mechanical systems.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Sandhills Global Event Center - TractorHouse Pavilion 4100 N. 84th St., Park in Lot C

10:00am CDT

Making Dollars and Sense with Ag Economics
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Challenge your strategic thinking in an engaging scenario involving the impact of world events on the business of agriculture. Find out if you have the tactical skills needed to solve real-world issues in agribusiness.

Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/iUmpgyq4pKHG7Zwb6
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Filley Hall room 47 UNL East Campus

10:00am CDT

Food Innovation Complex Tours
Take a tour of the Food Innovation Center and see the exciting activities that food scientists can do! You will tour the custom designed food microbiology lab, food chemistry lab, sensory panel room, and the pilot plants. Located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Sign-up Link: https://go.unl.edu/foodtour

10:00am CDT

East Campus Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Explore East Campus and see if your team (no more than 4 students/team) can be the first to locate the East Campus landmarks and buildings before the others. Participate for a chance to win free UNL Dairy Store ice cream!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
East Campus Visitors Center in Filley Hall UNL East Campus

10:00am CDT

Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Learn more about this weeklong experience for high school juniors and seniors from across Nebraska focused on 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!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Engler Lookout Studio, Dinsdale Learning Commons UNL East Campus

10:00am CDT

ALEC Photo Booth
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Learn more about the Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication department and show your Husker Pride at the photobooth. Enter the giveway for a basket of Husker goodies for one lucky winner!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Nebraska East Union at the atrium level UNL East Campus

10:00am CDT

Experimenting with Agricultural Systems Technology
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Come-and-go event: Explore how technology impacts today's agricultural systems through fun and engaging activities.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Meet by the flag pole by Chase Hall UNL East Campus

10:00am CDT

Animal Anatomy
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Come-and-go event: Come test your beef cut knowledge by putting together a 3D beef carcass model with 21 different cuts of beef! Its tougher than it looks!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Animal Science Commons Area UNL East Campus

10:00am CDT

Nebraska FFA Foundation Expo
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Pinnacle Bank Arena Concourse 3 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508

11:00am CDT

Food Innovation Complex Tours
Take a tour of the Food Innovation Center and see the exciting activities that food scientists can do! You will tour the custom designed food microbiology lab, food chemistry lab, sensory panel room, and the pilot plants. Located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Sign-Up Link: https://go.unl.edu/foodtour

11:00am CDT

East Campus Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Explore East Campus and see if your team (no more than 4 students/team) can be the first to locate the East Campus landmarks and buildings before the others. Participate for a chance to win free UNL Dairy Store ice cream!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
East Campus Visitors Center in Filley Hall UNL East Campus

11:00am CDT

"Lunch Line" at The Railyard
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 1:30pm CDT
Welcome to the “Lunch Line” in the Railyard! For only $16 you get a drink and as much as you can load onto one of the plates, from the 3 Premier Restaurants in the Railyard. You can choose from Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Hiro 88 Asian Cuisine, or Gate 25’s Amazing Americana! This is a single pass priced Lunch Line. They accept Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Cash.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 1:30pm CDT
The Railyard 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508

11:00am CDT

Food Trucks on East Campus
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Harper's Smokehouse and PorkCentric food trucks will be open for lunch on East Campus. Parked on the sidewalk north of the East Campus Union.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
North of the East Campus Union UNL East Campus

11:00am CDT

FFA at The Railyard
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Need somewhere to hang out for a bit? Need a place to grab some food? Check out FFA at The Railyard for expanded food vendor options and come and go activities. Food vendors will be set up in The Railyard from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Wed-Fri. Come and go activities and a DJ will be in The Railyard on Thurs 4/3 from 1:30-6:30 and Fri 4/4 from 11:00-4:00.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 6:30pm CDT
The Railyard 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508

11:30am CDT

Pen Pal Connect Event
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Students participating in the Pen Pal program are invited to meet and connect with their pen pals in the FEWs Hub in Filley Hall. Snacks and activities are provided. Pre-registration required.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
FEWS Hub, Filley Hall UNL East Campus

12:00pm CDT

Food Innovation Complex Tours
Take a tour of the Food Innovation Center and see the exciting activities that food scientists can do! You will tour the custom designed food microbiology lab, food chemistry lab, sensory panel room, and the pilot plants. Located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Sign-Up Link: https://go.unl.edu/foodtour

12:00pm CDT

East Campus Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Explore East Campus and see if your team (no more than 4 students/team) can be the first to locate the East Campus landmarks and buildings before the others. Participate for a chance to win free UNL Dairy Store ice cream!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
East Campus Visitors Center in Filley Hall UNL East Campus

12:00pm CDT

Barnabas Community
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sorting clothes, washing windows, detailing chairs, or picking up garbage outside!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Barnabas Community 931 Saunders Ave, Lincoln, NE 68521

12:00pm CDT

People's City Mission Help Center
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Helping put out donations, checking people out at the exit, organizing, or a variety of other different tasks!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
People's City Mission Help Center 6800 P St, Lincoln, NE 68510

12:00pm CDT

Hall of Chapters Set Up
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Hall of Chapters Set Up
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Pinnacle Bank Arena Lobby 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508

12:45pm CDT

Ag Technology & Mechanics CDE (Districts 7-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
The Nebraska Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Career Development Event is comprised of strong technical content and complemented by the development of practical, hands-on skills. The subject matter areas ­and skill development practices have been grouped into three ‘systems’ areas, so named because of the complex interaction and synergistic processes common to agriculture. The term ‘system’ is used to emphasize the interactive relationship between each area of agricultural technology and mechanical systems.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 12:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Sandhills Global Event Center - TractorHouse Pavilion 4100 N. 84th St., Park in Lot C

1:00pm CDT

Food Innovation Complex Tours
Take a tour of the Food Innovation Center and see the exciting activities that food scientists can do! You will tour the custom designed food microbiology lab, food chemistry lab, sensory panel room, and the pilot plants. Located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Sign-Up Link: https://go.unl.edu/foodtour

1:00pm CDT

East Campus Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Explore East Campus and see if your team (no more than 4 students/team) can be the first to locate the East Campus landmarks and buildings before the others. Participate for a chance to win free UNL Dairy Store ice cream!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
East Campus Visitors Center in Filley Hall UNL East Campus

1:00pm CDT

Leadership Academy #1 - Setting and Achieving GREAT Goals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
This workshop led by leadership expert and professional speaker Rhett Laubach is full of tangible, start-using-today techniques on how to set and achieve your educational, personal and career goals. Rhett’s presentation style is highly-engaging and his GREAT strategy for goal setting will serve you for many years to come.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hyatt 600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508

1:00pm CDT

Leadership Academy #2 - What's Your Style… Your Leadership Style?
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Leaders need to know themselves to grow themselves – so get to know who YOU are and how to continue growing into the best leadership version of YOU. Dive in to understand how you can best use your leadership style to effect positive change and leadership in your organization.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

1:00pm CDT

Leadership Academy #3 - Own it! Grow it! Be it!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Leadership is bringing your best self every day! In this high-energy and interactive session you will meet at least five new people; have at least one out-of-the-ordinary competitive event; identify your awesomeness; and find ways to lean into YOUR leadership.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

1:00pm CDT

Leadership Academy #4 - Farmer Strong
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Farmers and ranchers are some of the toughest people on the planet. Their strength and resilience can teach us how to handle challenges, whether they are in agriculture or not. In this workshop, students will learn how to develop a sense of personal agency, willpower, and grit to become more resilient.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

1:00pm CDT

Food Bank of Lincoln
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Sorting donations, processing produce, or pre-packing groceries! Waiver required.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Food Bank of Lincoln 1221 Kingbird Rd, Lincoln, NE 68521

1:00pm CDT

Agriscience Fair
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
The Graduate 141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508

1:30pm CDT

Butler Ag Equipment
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Closed toed shoes required; Butler Ag Equipment is a full service Agco dealership, providing parts, sales and service for Southeast Nebraska, with 21 stores spanning across Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. The tour will focus on their service department showcasing the equipment the techs work on and the tools they use every day.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Butler Ag Equipment 1300 W Pickrell Rd Pickrell, NE 68422

1:30pm CDT

Farmers Cooperative
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Closed toed shoes required; Students will see shuttle grain loader terminal, mix of facility-specific information as well as general topics related to ag cooperatives and career opportunities in retail ag.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Farmers Cooperative 940 Calvert St. Lincoln, NE 68502

1:30pm CDT

Frontier Cooperative
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Quick introduction to Frontier Cooperative and a drone demo from their aerial application done and more information on how Frontier incorporates technology into their daily operation.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Frontier Cooperative 3333 Landmark Circle, Lincoln, NE 68504

1:30pm CDT

Hudl Headquarters Tour
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Add even more excitement to State FFA Convention week with a tour of Hudl's headquarters in the Lincoln Haymarket. Convention attendees are invited to experience Hudl's state of the art office and learn more about the people and tools that power teams, athletes, and coaches across the world. Tours will be offered Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3. Enter on the south side of the building. Hudl can only accommodate tours and guests during the scheduled tour times. Please only come to Hudl if you have completed the registration.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hudl Headquarters 600 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508

1:30pm CDT

Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Nebraska Farm Bureau is the leading voice for Nebraska agriculture working to provide meaningful advocacy, education and leadership development opportunities for farmers and ranchers across the state. You will hear from Farm Bureau staff about the work they do every day in communications and advocacy and also see the where the magic happens. Who knows…maybe you’ll be working here one day!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Nebraska Farm Bureau 5225 S 16th St. Lincoln, NE 68512

1:30pm CDT

Sandhills Global
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Learn about what Sandhills Global is and hear from sales and marketing representatives. Tour the campus and see the production building that has a printing press.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Sandhills Global 123 W Harvest Drive, Lincoln NE 68521

1:30pm CDT

Titan Machinery
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Titan Machinery is a construction machinery dealership that sells, rents, and repairs all types of construction equipment. They are Case and JLG branded. Students will get a brief introduction to the company and their 150 stores worldwide. They will also have a short shop tour and some demonstration/operation time in a few pieces of machinery.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Titan Machinery 6310 N 56th St. Lincoln, NE 68504

1:30pm CDT

Tredz
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Tredz Central is a unique retail business that uses a lot of technology in marketing products most specifically: tires, trailers and additional merchandise. The operation has a very large inventory that is marketed many different ways and delivered daily.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Tredz 3200 US Hwy 77 PO Box 127 Cortland, NE 68331

1:30pm CDT

Conduct of Chapter Meetings Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Conduct of Chapter Meetings Leadership Development Event Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites 1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2:00pm CDT

Food Innovation Complex Tours
Take a tour of the Food Innovation Center and see the exciting activities that food scientists can do! You will tour the custom designed food microbiology lab, food chemistry lab, sensory panel room, and the pilot plants. Located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Sign-Up Link: https://go.unl.edu/foodtour

2:00pm CDT

Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Learn more about this weeklong experience for high school juniors and seniors from across Nebraska focused on 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!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Engler Lookout Studio, Dinsdale Learning Commons UNL East Campus

2:00pm CDT

Cooperative Speaking Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Cooperative Speaking Leadership Development Event Speaking Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2:00pm CDT

Employment Skills Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites 1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2:00pm CDT

Extemporaneous Speaking Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Extemporaneous Speaking Leadership Development Event Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2:00pm CDT

Natural Resources Speaking Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Natural Resources Speaking Leadership Development Event Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2:00pm CDT

Senior Public Speaking Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Senior Public Speaking Leadership Development Event Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2:00pm CDT

Ag Demo Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ag Demo Leadership Development Event Finals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Sandhills Global Event Center 4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68507

2:30pm CDT

Environmental & Natural Resources CDE (Districts 5-8)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:30pm - 4:05pm CDT
The purpose of the Nebraska Career Development Event, Environmental and Natural Resources, is to provide individuals with basic knowledge and skills necessary to take advantage of wildlife, ecosystems, soil, water and waste management career opportunities.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:30pm - 4:05pm CDT
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room UNL East Campus

2:30pm CDT

Marketing Plan CDE (Districts 1-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
The purpose of the Nebraska Marketing Plan Career Development Event is to assist students with developing practical skills in the marketing process through the development and presentation of a marketing plan. Students research and present a marketing plan for an agricultural product, supply or service for a local business, an existing or start-up enterprise. School-based enterprises cannot be used for the CDE. Though only three individuals are on a team, any number of students may assist with the marketing plan. For the event, a three-person team will submit the written plan and present the marketing plan involving the local community that provides a reasonable and logical solution to a marketing problem.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Filley Hall - Room 206 UNL East Campus

3:00pm CDT

Teach Ag Workshop
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Considering whether a career in agriculture education might be a fit for you? Join other students to find out what agriculture education and a three-ring circus have in common! Learn about this exciting career, consider your skills to teach ag, and get ready for an exciting journey in agriculture education!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dinsdale Learning Commons - Engler Lookout Studio UNL East Campus

3:00pm CDT

Nursery/Landscape CDE (Districts 7-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Nursery / Landscape is a discipline of horticulture focused on landscape design concepts; identifying, growing and managing landscape plants; and understanding and using hardscape materials and related products.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Keim Hall - 2nd Floor Lounge UNL East Campus

3:30pm CDT

Leadership Academy #5 - Setting and Achieving GREAT Goals
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
This workshop led by leadership expert and professional speaker Rhett Laubach is full of tangible, start-using-today techniques on how to set and achieve your educational, personal and career goals. Rhett’s presentation style is highly-engaging and his GREAT strategy for goal setting will serve you for many years to come.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Hyatt 600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508

3:30pm CDT

Leadership Academy #6 - What's Your Style… Your Leadership Style?
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Leaders need to know themselves to grow themselves – so get to know who YOU are and how to continue growing into the best leadership version of YOU. Dive in to understand how you can best use your leadership style to effect positive change and leadership in your organization.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

3:30pm CDT

Leadership Academy #7 - Own it! Grow it! Be it!
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Leadership is bringing your best self every day! In this high-energy and interactive session you will meet at least five new people; have at least one out-of-the-ordinary competitive event; identify your awesomeness; and find ways to lean into YOUR leadership.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

3:30pm CDT

Leadership Academy #8 - Farmer Strong
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Farmers and ranchers are some of the toughest people on the planet. Their strength and resilience can teach us how to handle challenges, whether they are in agriculture or not. In this workshop, students will learn how to develop a sense of personal agency, willpower, and grit to become more resilient.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
The Cornhusker 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

4:10pm CDT

Environmental & Natural Resources CDE (Districts 9-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 4:10pm - 5:45pm CDT
The purpose of the Nebraska Career Development Event, Environmental and Natural Resources, is to provide individuals with basic knowledge and skills necessary to take advantage of wildlife, ecosystems, soil, water and waste management career opportunities.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 4:10pm - 5:45pm CDT
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room UNL East Campus

5:00pm CDT

Nursery/Landscape CDE (Districts 1-6)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Nursery / Landscape is a discipline of horticulture focused on landscape design concepts; identifying, growing and managing landscape plants; and understanding and using hardscape materials and related products.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 5:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Keim Hall - 2nd Floor Lounge UNL East Campus

5:00pm CDT

Farm & Agribusiness Management CDE (Districts 1-12)
Students will be asked to recall and apply the material to actual and hypothetical management scenarios meant to replicate management decisions on farms, ranches, and other agricultural production units.

5:50pm CDT

Environmental & Natural Resources CDE (Districts 9-12)
Wednesday April 2, 2025 5:50pm - 7:25pm CDT
The purpose of the Nebraska Career Development Event, Environmental and Natural Resources, is to provide individuals with basic knowledge and skills necessary to take advantage of wildlife, ecosystems, soil, water and waste management career opportunities.
Wednesday April 2, 2025 5:50pm - 7:25pm CDT
Nebraska East Union - Great Plains Room UNL East Campus

7:00pm CDT

Session 1
Wednesday April 2, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Opening Ceremonies and Introduction of convention organist
New FFA Chapter Recognition
Chorus
Retiring Address—Claire
Introduction of State FFA Officer Candidates
Honorary FFA Degree Ceremony
VIP Award—
Distinguished Service Award—
Conferring of Honorary State Degrees
Pre-Convention CDE Awards
State Officer Parent Recognition
Chorus
Keynote Speaker—John Beede
Closing Ceremonies
Wednesday April 2, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Pinnacle Bank Arena 400 Pinnacle Arena Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508
 

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