The purpose of the Nebraska Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event is to provide the opportunity for students to identify, evaluate, and discuss relative differences in breeding and market livestock and to apply livestock industry knowledge and production priorities through evaluation and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep, and meat goats.
The purpose of the Nebraska Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event is to provide the opportunity for students to identify, evaluate, and discuss relative differences in breeding and market livestock and to apply livestock industry knowledge and production priorities through evaluation and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep, and meat goats.
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!
Friday April 4, 2025 7:00am - 3:00pm CDT
The Railyard350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
The Nebraska Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event seeks to effectively prepare the students for jobs in the poultry workforce. Workers seeking careers in poultry must develop a high degree of knowledge and must develop the ability to solve problems in the poultry industry. The contest blends practical hands-on experiences with a basic knowledge of the poultry industry required for careers in the poultry field.
Breakfast meal function which includes an award ceremony recognizing all bronze, silver and gold ratings. Top 6 (golds) will be announced and invited to on-stage recognition and announcement of ranking.
Friday April 4, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
Embassy Suites1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This workshop led by leadership expert, professional speaker, and garage band rockstar Rhett Laubach provides insight into what every rockstar leader knows that everyone else in the room is missing. The lessons revealed can be used at school, at home, in your relationships and even in your future career. Join Rhett for an experience that is part rock concert, part leadership workshop.
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Hyatt600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Join Past National FFA Officer Laila Hajji Down as she shares the three keys to success in the FFA: People, Purpose, and Point. Laila was a highly successful public speaker in FFA earning national finalist spots in both prepared and extemporaneous, as well as success in other areas of FFA and other organizations. She will share what leads to success and how you can succeed too! Most importantly, she will share how the people you adventure with along the way are the true wins in FFA and life.
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. And by “working smarter,” we mean setting yourself up so success becomes the easiest option. In this workshop, we’ll talk about designing your environment, surrounding yourself with the right people, and making choices that do half the work for you. Think of it like growing a plant: you don’t yell at a seed to make it grow. You just give it what it needs! Let’s make success less about stress and more about strategy.
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
The Nebraska Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event seeks to effectively prepare the students for jobs in the poultry workforce. Workers seeking careers in poultry must develop a high degree of knowledge and must develop the ability to solve problems in the poultry industry. The contest blends practical hands-on experiences with a basic knowledge of the poultry industry required for careers in the poultry field.
Through a puzzling challenge, learn the steps of getting things done, discover the importance of dynamic teams, and identify how your unique skills fit into the bigger picture—just like pieces of a puzzle (or maybe a pie, because teamwork is pretty sweet!)
Are you ready to discover the leader within YOU? This fun and interactive workshop is all about unlocking the traits and skills that make you a true leader. Whether you’re the one taking charge in a group project, helping out a friend, or dreaming of making a big difference in the world, this workshop will show you how to tap into your leadership superpowers!
Through a puzzling challenge, learn the steps of getting things done, discover the importance of dynamic teams, and identify how your unique skills fit into the bigger picture—just like pieces of a puzzle (or maybe a pie, because teamwork is pretty sweet!)
Are you ready to discover the leader within YOU? This fun and interactive workshop is all about unlocking the traits and skills that make you a true leader. Whether you’re the one taking charge in a group project, helping out a friend, or dreaming of making a big difference in the world, this workshop will show you how to tap into your leadership superpowers!
The Nebraska Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event seeks to effectively prepare the students for jobs in the poultry workforce. Workers seeking careers in poultry must develop a high degree of knowledge and must develop the ability to solve problems in the poultry industry. The contest blends practical hands-on experiences with a basic knowledge of the poultry industry required for careers in the poultry field.
Through a puzzling challenge, learn the steps of getting things done, discover the importance of dynamic teams, and identify how your unique skills fit into the bigger picture—just like pieces of a puzzle (or maybe a pie, because teamwork is pretty sweet!)
Are you ready to discover the leader within YOU? This fun and interactive workshop is all about unlocking the traits and skills that make you a true leader. Whether you’re the one taking charge in a group project, helping out a friend, or dreaming of making a big difference in the world, this workshop will show you how to tap into your leadership superpowers!
Lunch meal function which includes an award ceremony recognizing all bronze, silver and gold finalists. Top 8 (golds) in Parli Pro and CCM will be announced and invited to on-stage recognition. Top 6 teams in Ag Demo will be announced and invited to on-stage recognition.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Embassy Suites1040 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508
This workshop led by leadership expert, professional speaker, and garage band rockstar Rhett Laubach provides insight into what every rockstar leader knows that everyone else in the room is missing. The lessons revealed can be used at school, at home, in your relationships and even in your future career. Join Rhett for an experience that is part rock concert, part leadership workshop.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Hyatt600 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Join Past National FFA Officer Laila Hajji Down as she shares the three keys to success in the FFA: People, Purpose, and Point. Laila was a highly successful public speaker in FFA earning national finalist spots in both prepared and extemporaneous, as well as success in other areas of FFA and other organizations. She will share what leads to success and how you can succeed too! Most importantly, she will share how the people you adventure with along the way are the true wins in FFA and life.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. And by “working smarter,” we mean setting yourself up so success becomes the easiest option. In this workshop, we’ll talk about designing your environment, surrounding yourself with the right people, and making choices that do half the work for you. Think of it like growing a plant: you don’t yell at a seed to make it grow. You just give it what it needs! Let’s make success less about stress and more about strategy.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
The Graduate141 N Ninth St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 1:30pm CDT
The Railyard350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:00am - 3:30pm CDT
The Railyard350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Middle school LDE bronze, silver, and gold awards will be presented. Event finalists will be announced. Finalists are invited to on-stage recognition in Session 7 at PBA. Finals rounds begin after the conclusion of this awards ceremony.
Friday April 4, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm CDT
The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Through a puzzling challenge, learn the steps of getting things done, discover the importance of dynamic teams, and identify how your unique skills fit into the bigger picture—just like pieces of a puzzle (or maybe a pie, because teamwork is pretty sweet!)
Are you ready to discover the leader within YOU? This fun and interactive workshop is all about unlocking the traits and skills that make you a true leader. Whether you’re the one taking charge in a group project, helping out a friend, or dreaming of making a big difference in the world, this workshop will show you how to tap into your leadership superpowers!
Opening Ceremonies State Officer Reflection Greetings from National FFA Officer — Mary Schrieber Talent State Degree Ceremony Talent x 2 Conferring of State FFA Degrees Closing Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies Recognition of 25 Year Team Session Introduction CDE Remarks CDE Awards CASNR Review Video LDE Awards Chorus Retiring Address-- Reagan Talent Stars Over Nebraska Talent SO Retirement Program 2025-26 State Officer Election Chorus Installation of New Officers Closing Ceremonies
