Returning delegate Brent Nollette attempts to win an ice breaker game during returning delegate orientation.

Delegate Matthew Schriver signs in at registration.

Counselor Beth Griess and returning delegate Kendra Benham relax in their shades while waiting for their delegates.

Head counselor Kristi Boswell gives a tribute to our nation during opening ceremonies.

Returning delegates introduce themselves at opening ceremonies.

Monday

Gary Leever, Potato Development Program Administrator with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture presented a history of NAYI.

Dr. Ron Roskens, President of Global Connections, Inc. presented, "But the Wound Won't Last."

Mr. Jim Pillen, CEO of Progressive Swine Technologies discussed the "Public Perception of Today's Agriculture."

NAYI Delegates tour the Memorial Stadium Sky Boxes.

Returning Delegates compete in a pie eating contest during the Monday Night Midway.

NAYC Head Counselor Kristi Boswell joins in the pie fun.

Tuesday

Mr. Joe Thompson from Hemingford discusses potatoes with NAYI delegates during the Alternatives in Agriculture session.

Mr. Jim Ballard from James Arthur Vineyards discussed "From Vines to Wines" with the delegates.

Dr. Fayrene Hamouz, Associate Dean from the UNL College of Education and Human Sciences spoke to delegates about etiquette.

Lt. Governor Dave Heineman spoke to the NAYI delegates during lunch.

The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council presented a college prep panel for the NAYI delegates.

Mr. Scott Friedman, a motivational speaker presented "The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It" during the NAYI Sate Dinner.

Three students from Taiwan have been attending NAYI this week. They are Wan-ting Lin, Fu- mi Lin and Yuan-che Liu.

Jo-chin Wang, the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Kansas City visited NAYI during the State Dinner.

The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute Award of Merit was presented to Mr. Dave Rocker.

Wednesday

Mrs. Ann Marie Bosshammer, the Director of Marketing for the Nebraska Beef Council presented, "What's New with Beef Today."

Mr. Rod Johnson, the Executive Director of the Nebraska Pork Producers spoke to delegates about "Opportunities to Achieve your Vision."

NAYC Head Counselor Kristi Boswell with the NAYI logo.

Mr. Randy Klein with the Nebraska Corn Board explained to the NAYI delegates that there is "More to Corn than Cornflakes."

Mr. Mike Torrey, the Deputy Chief of Staff for the United States Department of Agriculture spoke during Wednesday's luncheon.

Mr. Paul Timm, the Vocational Ag Instructor from Laurel-Concord discussed, "The Amazing Honey Bee" with the NAYI delegates.

Dr. Ron Hanson, a Professor of Agricultural Economics at UNL explained why, "Farms Can be Replaces Farm Families Cannot."

During NAYI, the delegates took tours of UNL's East Campus, and the different majors offered, including: Ag Economics / Ag Business, Agronomy / Horticulture, Animal Science, and Ag Leadership, Education and Communications.

Wednesday's NAYI activities concluded with a dance.