New event showcases careers in agriculture for students

Sep 30, 2015

Inaugural NAYI event was held in Nebraska

In an attempt to show students the endless possibilities that a career in agriculture can present them with, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) helped host the inaugural Nebraska Youth Institute (NAYI)-Omaha event.

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About 150 high school students took in the event and some emerged with a different perspective about the ag industry compared to before the event.

“After today I definitely have a new outlook on the ag industry and how it could be a good career for me,” said Dan Cronin, a student at Bennington High School in a release. “Coming from somewhat of an ag background, I definitely have an interest in the ag industry. It could be a good career for just about anybody.”

Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Greg Ibach said part of the event is about showing the students the opportunities available to them in their own backyard.

“We’ve heard the term ‘brain drain’ too many times in recent years,” NDA Director Greg Ibach said in a release. “We feel if we can demonstrate to youth of all different backgrounds that they can have a successful and satisfying career in agribusiness, then many of them will decide to stay right here in Nebraska.”

Students interested in learning more about NAYI or about the event can visit the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute Facebook page.

Anyone in Nebraska with an interest in a career in agriculture can visit AgCareers.com to get information on job postings, employers and resume tips.

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