High school juniors and seniors are in Lincoln this week for the 35th 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.
A cake to celebrate the 35th anniversary of NAYI 2006.
NAYC and returning delegates gather round to discuss the week and eat a little pizza on Sunday afternoon.
Speaker Scott Friedman leads off the NAYI 2006 with a motivational speech.
Returning delegates listen to Dr. Jewell explain the Farm Management Game.
Returning delegate Beau Hartman looks a little flustered after failing to win the grapefruit roll.
NAYI 2006 delegates and counselors gather together for a group shot before beginning activities Monday morning.
Bob Mason from MBA Poultry explains the process to making Smart Chicken.
Delegates from the John Adams group do a little calculating to try to win the Farm Management Game.
Dr. Jeff Luebbe from Progressive Swine Technologies talks to delegates about biosecurity and hog production.
Governor Dave Heineman spoke to delegates Tuesday morning during
breakfast.
He encouraged all delegates to continue to be involved in the
leadership of agriculture.
2006 NAYI Award of Merit winner Marlin Seeman (center) with Stan Garbacz and NAYC President Andrew Kabes.
Returning delegate J. Ross Gibbens gives a presentation during the Sorghum Board presentation.
Delegates from the Abraham Clark group pose during the State Dinner at the UNL Champions Club.
Department of Agriculture Director, Greg Ibach, along with Head Counselor, Aaron Kavan, celebrate the 35th anniversary of NAYI during the State Dinner with a piece of cake.
Neal Ely of Ely's Pickled Asparagus explains the finer points of entrepreneurship to delegates during NAYI's Alternatives in Ag sessions.
Delegates interact with UNL Ag Econ professors during a simulated pit trading simulation.
Delegates listen to Dr. Ron Hanson speak to them on the need for togetherness in farm families.
Terry Landis from the American Dairy Association of Nebraska questions delegates about their likes and dislikes of milk.
Delegates wait for the next dance during the Wednesday night dance on the Nebraska Union Plaza.
The Abraham Clark group poses for a shot after winning the 2006 NAYI Farm Management Game.
State Senator Adrian Smith answers delegates' questions regarding ag policy and general legislative matters.
The last session of the day included a humorist which allowed the delegates to let loose with a little laughter during the session.