Swedberg named to NAYC

Collin Swedberg of Wallace has been named a head counselor of the 2018-2019 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). 

NAYC members are college students who work throughout the year promoting Nebraska agriculture and teaching young students about agriculture and the many careers available in the agricultural industry. NDA sponsors the NAYC and its activities throughout the year.

“The NAYC is a talented group of hard-working young men and women who make a positive difference in the lives of Nebraska youth and the ag industry they serve,” said NDA Director Steve Wellman. “The NAYC is the future of agriculture, and I look forward to working with these students and supporting them in their efforts.”

The NAYC is entering its 48th year with the installation of this Council. Throughout the year, Council members coordinate and participate in a wide range of activities and events that focus on agriculture. 

Council members visit elementary schools to talk about where food comes from, take urban youth on farm tours to experience life on a farm, and visit with high school students about career opportunities in agriculture. 

The primary focus of the NAYC is to coordinate the annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI), a five-day summer conference for high school juniors and seniors that is full of speakers, workshops and networking opportunities.

This year’s Council is comprised of 21 young men and women. 

To learn more, visit NAYI’s website at nda.nebraska.gov/nayi/ or search for Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute on Facebook.