Little Prairie Coffee Co. will have their coffee truck parked on the curb outside 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 March 25, 2026 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT The Railyard350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore East Campus in this new and improved hunt 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!
Students step into the role of agricultural engineers as they design and build a device that controls water flow to deliver different amounts of water where it’s needed. Using everyday materials, teams apply the engineering design process to solve a real-world challenge inspired by modern irrigation systems, emphasizing efficiency, problem-solving, and iterative design.
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.
Learn more about the Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication department and pick up an ALEC trading card while you are there. Enter the giveway for a basket of Husker goodies for one lucky winner!
Test your technique and precision! Come practice cattle palpation and A.I. skills using a training model in a fun, hands-on challenge. Participate in this come and go activity as your time allows.
Students will engage in a hands-on ATV and tractor safety experience using demonstration materials that bring real-world scenarios to life. Participants will examine common hazards, discuss safe operating strategies, and learn how engineering and technology improvements help reduce risk in agricultural environments. Participate in this come and go activity as your time allows
Test your fishing prowess through a catch and release activity designed to showcase your casting skills and test your natural resource knowledge. Participate in this come and go activity as your time allows.
Explore East Campus in this new and improved hunt 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!
Students step into the role of agricultural engineers as they design and build a device that controls water flow to deliver different amounts of water where it’s needed. Using everyday materials, teams apply the engineering design process to solve a real-world challenge inspired by modern irrigation systems, emphasizing efficiency, problem-solving, and iterative design.
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.
Welcome to the “Lunch Line” located on the 3rd Floor 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 March 25, 2026 11:00am - 1:30pm CDT The Railyard350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Every corndog is hand-dipped in our special batter, fried to golden perfection, and finished with our signature honey glaze. It's a process we take pride in, and it shows in every bite.
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.
Students participating in the Pen Pal program are invited to meet and connect with their pen pals in the FEWSS Hub in Filley Hall. Snacks and activities are provided. Pre-registration required.
Explore East Campus in this new and improved hunt 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!
Students step into the role of agricultural engineers as they design and build a device that controls water flow to deliver different amounts of water where it’s needed. Using everyday materials, teams apply the engineering design process to solve a real-world challenge inspired by modern irrigation systems, emphasizing efficiency, problem-solving, and iterative design.
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.
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.
Explore East Campus in this new and improved hunt 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!
Students step into the role of agricultural engineers as they design and build a device that controls water flow to deliver different amounts of water where it’s needed. Using everyday materials, teams apply the engineering design process to solve a real-world challenge inspired by modern irrigation systems, emphasizing efficiency, problem-solving, and iterative design.
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.
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 March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
In this high-energy, interactive session, professional speaker and leadership expert Patty Hendrickson will help you discover your natural leadership gifts and explore The Leadership Starter Kit. We won’t just talk about leadership. We’ll experience it. You’ll meet at least seven new people; cheer for yourself and others; enjoy at least one competitive event; and learn at least four leadership tools to use right away.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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 March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Growth doesn’t happen inside your comfort zone — but that doesn’t mean it has to hurt. This high-energy, humor-filled workshop invites participants to challenge the way they think about effort, mistakes, and progress. Through interactive moments, storytelling, and practical takeaways, attendees will explore how a growth mindset transforms setbacks into stepping stones and turns “I can’t” into “I’m not there yet.” Expect laughter, reflection, and real-world application — not lectures. This session blends insight with engagement, leaving participants encouraged, energized, and equipped to stretch with confidence. Because growth should challenge you…but it doesn’t have to sideline you.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
The students will have 3 rotation options, Precision Ag, Electrical boards or Hydraulics (tbd) and Technician challenge and the final stop will bring everyone together to discuss careers and the Jump Start Scholarship.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT AKRS1210 Infinity Ct. Lincoln, NE 68512
Butler Ag Equipment is a full service Agco dealership, providing parts, sales, and services 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. (Close-toed shoes required)
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Butler Ag Equipment1300 W. Pickrell Rd, Pickrell NE 68422
Agronomy and fertilizer hub in Raymond - agronomy fertilizer and chemical hub, mix of facility-specifc info as well as general topics related to ag cooperatives and career opportunities in retail ag. (Close-toed shoes required)
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Farmers Cooperative940 Calvert St. Lincoln, NE 68502
Learn about the property and casualty insurance coverage they provide for home, auto, and farm customers in the state of Nebraska. Also learn about all the career opportunities in insurance such as underwriting, claims, marketing, sales, IT, actuary, etc.
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 March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Hudl Headquarters600 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508
Tour one of the largest Case IH and New Holland Dealerships in North America. Learn how KanEquip is the leader and trusted partner in providing quality products, support and innovative solutions to ag producers in the midwest. (Close-toed shoes required).
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT KanEquip330 17th St. Syracuse, NE
Platte Valley equipment is a licensed John Deere Dealership made of four departments: Parts, Service, Sales, and Precision Ag. Our Mission is to help stewards of the land build lasting legacies. Come see the side of the dealership that keep our farming community up and running. (long pants and close-toed shoes required)
Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Platte Valley Equipment775 Commercial Park Rd. Wahoo, NE 60866
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 March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Sandhills Global123 West Harvest Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
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 March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Titan Machinery6310 N 56th St. Lincoln, NE 68504
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 March 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT Tredz Central3200 US Hwy 77 PO Box 127 Cortland, NE 68331
Students step into the role of agricultural engineers as they design and build a device that controls water flow to deliver different amounts of water where it’s needed. Using everyday materials, teams apply the engineering design process to solve a real-world challenge inspired by modern irrigation systems, emphasizing efficiency, problem-solving, and iterative design.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT Drury920 Q St, Lincoln, NE 68508
In this high-energy, interactive session, professional speaker and leadership expert Patty Hendrickson will help you discover your natural leadership gifts and explore The Leadership Starter Kit. We won’t just talk about leadership. We’ll experience it. You’ll meet at least seven new people; cheer for yourself and others; enjoy at least one competitive event; and learn at least four leadership tools to use right away.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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 March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Growth doesn’t happen inside your comfort zone — but that doesn’t mean it has to hurt. This high-energy, humor-filled workshop invites participants to challenge the way they think about effort, mistakes, and progress. Through interactive moments, storytelling, and practical takeaways, attendees will explore how a growth mindset transforms setbacks into stepping stones and turns “I can’t” into “I’m not there yet.” Expect laughter, reflection, and real-world application — not lectures. This session blends insight with engagement, leaving participants encouraged, energized, and equipped to stretch with confidence. Because growth should challenge you…but it doesn’t have to sideline you.
Wednesday March 25, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT The Cornhusker333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
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.
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.
Opening Ceremonies and Introduction of Convention Organist New FFA Chapter Recognition Retiring Address—Meredith Introduction of State FFA Officer Candidates Keynote Speaker - Taes Leavitt State FFA Degree Ceremony FFA Talent Conferring of State FFA Degrees Closing Ceremonies
