The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has opened the application process for high school juniors and seniors interested in attending the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI is one of Nebraska’s biggest agriculture youth outreach events. The five‑day program brings together students to network with ag leaders, learn more about the industry, and discover careers available in agriculture. NDA helps sponsor and coordinate NAYI every year. This year’s theme is “Agriculture: It's in Our Genes.”
NAYI will be held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus July 7–11, 2025. Current high school juniors and seniors interested in attending can apply online at https://nda.nebraska.gov/nayi. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 15. NDA selects students to attend NAYI based on their interest in agriculture, leadership skills and involvement.
NAYI features motivational speakers, discussions on agricultural issues, career development, networking opportunities, leadership activities, a farm management game, a formal banquet and awards presentation and a dance. In its 54th year, NAYI is the longest running agricultural youth program of its kind in the nation. More than 225 students attended NAYI last year. Students attend NAYI free of charge due to generous donations from agricultural businesses, commodity groups and industry organizations.
Questions? Contact Christin Kamm at christin.kamm@nebraska.gov.