High school juniors and seniors are in Lincoln this week for the 34rd annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). During this five-day event, delegates have the opportunity to further their interest in Nebraska agriculture by discussing agricultural policy and marketing, hearing from motivational speakers, and participating in many leadership building activities.
Take a look at what this year's delegates are doing. Photos will be updated daily.
Jenilee Nodlinski and Andy Jobman are registering delegates before the conference starts.
Head Counselor Annette Parde starts the opening ceremonies with a Powerpoint presentation.
Matt Lohr is getting delegates excited for a week of ag-related events.
Monday
NAYC Intern Annette Parde is talking on the phone preparing for NAYI 2005.
The NAYI 2005 delegation is gathered up in our traditional Nebraska state outline.
Delegate Derek Jagels and Returning Delegate Cole Vejraska are listening to a speaker Monday morning.
Speaker Dr. Jim Pillen of Progressive Swine Technologies is talking to delegates about the importance of staying engaged in agriculture.
Stan Garbacz, Division Director of Ag Promotion and Development, is greeting delegates on Monday morning.
Delegates tour Memorial Stadium on their tour through UNL City Campus.
Returning Delegates participate in a tug-of-war with the NAYC.
The Monday Night Midway was a success with such events as Pamper your Palette.
Delegates move from Kaufmann Hall to the City Union to attend sessions Tuesday morning.
Returning Delegates assist their room with Farm Management Decisions.
Governor Dave Heineman speaks to delegates about the importance of staying involved in Agriculture.
NAYC President Aaron Kavan and NAYI Merit of Honor Award winner Dr. Ted Doane at the State Dinner.
The Thomas Jefferson group gets together for a picture before they sit down at the State Dinner.
Delegates all are having a fun time at the dance on Wednesday evening by the City Campus Union.
Michael Kelsey of the NCBA speaks to delegates about staying involved in membership organizations to make their voices be heard.
Delegates tour through the meat science lab and slaughterhouse on the East Campus tours.
The John Adams group won the Farm Management game this year. They came from behind to win the championship.
Senator Philip Erdman talks to delegates and emphasizes that they need to stay involved in politics and take part in the legislative process.
Mary Sue Koontz Nelson gives humorous ending to NAYI 2005.