32 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN October 2026 PEOPLE Alongstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition, the Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) aims to keep the future of the beef industry innovative and knowledgeable. Nebraska YCC helps emerging leaders in Nebraska understand the industry structure, issues management, product research and marketing and teaches participants how to become e ective communicators. During the two-year program, YCC members – no more than 10 people per class – are provided extensive communication training, given the opportunity to tour Nebraska-based agriculture production facilities and trained on how to navigate state agencies and legislative processes. Nominations are now being accepted for the YCC Class of 2027. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 20. Nominees must ll out an application that will be reviewed by the selection committee. For more information or to download a brochure, visit Young Cattlemen’s Connections Call for Nominations WHAT YCC MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM “YCC was a great experience, allowing me to meet livestock producers from across the state. Many of us were facing similar issues on our operations while also trying to balance family, work and other activities. It was also interesting to hear about challenges in other parts of the livestock industry that I hadn’t really thought about before.” – Eric Woita, Plainview, YCC Class of 2024 “I believe the YCC program is very valuable for young producers as it provides a platform to learn and grow within the industry. It o ers opportunities for networking, skill development and exposure to di erent aspects of production and insight into what Nebraska Cattlemen is all about. The program has broadened my perspective and strengthened my commitment to actively participate in the industry’s growth and development.” – Madisyn Cutler, Elsie, YCC Class of 2025 “This program gives us experiences and networking opportunities to meet with di erent members, producers and industry a liates who want to support the industry we love.” – Drue Knobbe, West Point, YCC Class of 2025 nebraskacattlemen.org, or contact Bonita Lederer at (402) 450-0223 or blederer@necattlemen.org. This program is made possible by a generous sponsorship from the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation, GeneSeek Igenity, Merck Animal Health and Farm Credit Services of America. ~NC~ Andover #6170 1,860 sq ft 3BR, 2 Baths Similar new plans: #6215 & #6217 1-888-927-3272 Oct 17th: 614 Maple Clay Center, KS 10:00-3:00 Wardcraft Open House: Click for a Quote at wardcraft.com wardcraft.com New Inventory Homes. Expertly designed. Thoughtfully selected. Already underway. Press the Easy Button New Plans, Butler’s Pantries. Because once you have one… you’ll never want to live without it. A separate space to prep, store, and hide the mess—so your kitchen always looks this good.
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