The 2025 Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held from November 21-23.
2025 Applications will open on August 1!
The annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Complex on November 21-23, 2025. The symposium is designed to introduce youth to careers opportunities and current issues in the beef industry, as well as offer education and practice in the use of leadership skills.
Check-in: Friday, November 21
Adjourn: Sunday, November 23
At the Sunday luncheon we will conclude with this group and they will present their new products and marketing plan to a panel of judges. Parents and guests will also get a chance to taste their products!
If you're selected to participate and attend, a $75 registration fee (covers the cost of hotel, meals, and materials) will be required. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CASNR) will award eight NYBLS scholarships to participants that include room and meals!
You can attend NYBLS if you are:
- 10th, 11th or 12th grader (regardless of whether you've attended NYBLS before) and you want to...
- get more in-depth information about the beef industry.
- interact with faculty and learn about genetic markers, reproduction, environment/manuare management, and antibiotic resistance.
- develop and market a beef product and work with a professional chef.
- learn more about career opportunities in the beef industry.
