This week, the 2026-27 Nebraska State FFA Officers traded classrooms for boardrooms, as they hit the open road. As part of their annual Business + Industry visits, state officers are traveling across Nebraska to meet with corporate sponsors, explore diverse career opportunities, and network with key ag industry professionals.
Building Bridges Across The Cornhusker State
These visits are more than just a road trip; they are a vital bridge between the blue jackets and the industry leaders shaping the future of agriculture. This week’s stops span far and wide, allowing officers to get a firsthand look at the massive scope of the Nebraska ag sector.
Recent visits have taken state officers to major industry hubs, including:
- Frontier Cooperative: A great stop providing meaningful takeaways about rich tradition and generational success. Officers also got a firsthand look into the internship program.
- LivestockMarket: Officers explored the global impact and vast career opportunities at Sandhills Global.
- Nebraska Corn Board: Officers met with industry experts to learn about the importance of corn in the economy.
- CoBank: Officers got a great look at careers in ag finance and cooperative business.
- KAAPA Ethanol: State Officers learned about the ethanol industry and how Nebraska agriculture is powering the future!
- Tallgrass Energy: State Officers saw how this company is pushing agriculture forward through bold ideas and smart solutions.
- BigIron: Officers learned about how a family-founded business has grown into a leader in online auctions, serving customers across the globe.
- Farm Credit Services of America: Students saw how FFA leadership skills carry into real careers—and how FCSA supports agriculture, rural communities, and dreams of all sizes.
- Pioneer Seed: State Officers discovered the rich history of a company celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2026. They also got a tour of the Doniphan production and distribution facility.
- Farmers Cooperative: Students learned what it means to be Rooted in Tradition: a commitment to family, perseverance, and a legacy that grows stronger with every generation.
- Cooperative Producers, Inc: State Officers learned that agriculture has a place for everyone—from advising to marketing to technology.
Other sponsor visits on the Business + Industry tour schedule included: ADM, AGP, AKRS, Aurora Cooperative, BASF, Chief Industries, CHS Foundation, Dultmeier Sales, Farm Bureau, Farmers Pride, Milwaukee Tools, Mitchell Equipment, Nebraska Cattlemen, Nebraska Soybean Board, Nebraska Wheat Board, NE Resources Districts, NextEra Energy, Pinnacle Bank, Platte Valley Equipment, Producers Livestock, Reinke Irrigation, Titan Tire, Union Bank & Trust, Ward Labs, and Wholestone Prestage
The Heart of the Partnership
These tours are a cornerstone of the Nebraska FFA Foundation's mission to build communities and create career connections. By sitting down with senior leadership, agronomists, talent recruiters, and corporate innovators, the State FFA Officers gain a deeper, real-world understanding of the organizations and values driving the agricultural economy. In turn, these corporate partners get to interact directly with the next generation of agricultural leaders. It is a mutually beneficial exchange—investing in ag education and FFA chapters means investing in a bright future for Nebraska agriculture!
Growing Leaders, Together
As the officers wrap up their travels this week, they will take the insights, knowledge, and inspiration they've gathered and share them with the nearly 12,000 FFA members statewide. They will bring these meaningful conversations into chapter visits and upcoming leadership conferences, helping fellow students understand the endless possibilities that await them in the ag industry. A huge thank you to all the sponsors and agriculture professionals across Nebraska who took the time to welcome our State Officers this week. Your dedication to Nebraska FFA ensures that the future of agriculture is in good hands.
