Nebraska FFA Hits Lincoln
Nearly 8,000 members and guests will descend on Lincoln this week for the Nebraska FFA state convention, which includes competitions, workshops and career fairs that attract students, advisers and families statewide. Organizers call it one of the largest youth gatherings in Nebraska this year and a major on‑ramp for ag‑education careers. (journalstar.com)
The 98th Nebraska State FFA Convention is scheduled for March 25–27, 2026 and is expected to draw 7,957 members, advisors and guests under this year’s theme, “Step Up.” (tsln.com)) Major venues include Pinnacle Bank Arena for central sessions and the Nebraska FFA Foundation Expo, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus for workshops and contests, and multiple Haymarket‑area hotels for lodging and meetings. (neaged.org)) The Nebraska FFA Foundation lists the Expo running March 25 (10:00–5:00) and March 26 (8:00–4:00) and the Career Fair taking place March 27 (8:00–2:00) with vendor check‑in windows on March 25–27. (neffafoundation.org)) Exhibitor and sponsor rosters published in the convention schedule show ag and service companies such as Hudl, Koch Fertilizer, Sandhills Global, Titan Machinery, KanEquip and Farmers Cooperative among organizations staffing booths. (neffa2026.sched.com)) The event schedule features site‑specific offerings including Food Innovation Complex tours at Nebraska Innovation Campus, service‑learning at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and Ag Technology & Mechanics competitions at the Sandhills Global Event Center. (neffa2026.sched.com)) Program logistics include statewide preliminaries and finals for Leadership Development Events, state officer interview sessions and proficiency interview times listed across campus buildings and arena concourses. (neffa2026.sched.com))
