Nebraska LEAD 42 Graduation
Annual Recognition Banquet and Graduation Celebration
Help celebrate Nebraska LEAD Class 42 as they finish their two-year leadership development journey! Registration is now open for the annual banquet which will be held March 21, 2025, in Lincoln. Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this new crop of Nebraska LEAD Program graduates!
Welcome to the Nebraska LEAD Program!
The Nebraska LEAD Program began in 1981 to develop leaders to help shape the future of the state's agricultural industry. The constant changes that occur in agricultural policy, marketing, economics and technology point to the need for strong leaders to advocate for the heart of Nebraska's economy. Now, in its fourth decade of pioneering agricultural leaders, the Nebraska LEAD Program has evolved into one of the nation's premier agricultural leadership development programs.
The program is recognized both statewide and nationally as an innovative organization that has contributed to the success of Nebraska agriculture. The program's 1,100+ alumni have served - or continue to serve - on commodity boards, extension boards, school boards and church councils.
Learn more about the history, mission and eligibility of the Nebraska LEAD Program on this website. You can also keep up-to-date with what current participants are learning and doing throughout their experiences.