YF&R Conference

A conference for young farmers and ranchers by young farmers and ranchers

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A Play by Play

Schedule

A snapshot of the schedule! Check out all there is to offer!

Friday

Registration Opens
11:00 am
Conference Run Down
6:00 pm
Conference Tours Depart
12:00 pm
Dinner
6:30 pm
Tours Return
5:00 pm
Young Leader Panel
7:15 pm
Registration & Social Hour
5:30 pm
Entertainment
8:00 pm
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Saturday

Breakfast
8:00 am
Networking Break
1:30 pm
Discussion Meet
9:00 am
Breakout Session 2
2:00 pm
Keynote
10:00 am
Afternoon Snack Break
3:00 pm
Morning Beverage Break
11:00 am
Discussion Meet Round 2
3:30 pm
Breakout Session 1
11:30 am
Breakout Session 3
4:30 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Social Hour
5:30 pm
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Connect. Discover. Engage

Join us for the 2025 Nebraska Young Farmer and Rancher Conference as we connect young farmers, ranchers, and agriculturalists together for a weekend of growth and exploration. Tour innovative operations, connect with like-mind individuals, learn new concepts through hands-on break outs, and have some good old-fashioned fun!

Tour Information

Case IH Plant – Grand Island

Case IH: represents more than 175 years of industry experience. With a global presence in more than 160 countries, Case IH is recognized as a global leader in powerful, reliable, and highly efficient equipment that helps professional farmers meet the challenges of modern farming. Grand Island Manufacturing Operations is home to the Case IH Axial-Flow Combines. In addition, this facility produces several types of Hay & Forage equipment, including Case IH self-propelled wind rowers.

T-L Pivots & Lost Way Brewery

T-L Manufacturing: With a history dating back to 1955, T-L Irrigation has been at the forefront of irrigation technology for decades. T-L Irrigation understands that water is one of the most precious resources for farmers. Their cutting-edge technology and innovative systems are designed to meet the unique needs of modern agriculture and maximize water conservation.

Lost Way Brewery: Established in 2017, Lost Way Brewery located in Holdredge offers a variety of craft beverages. Lost Way Brewery’s mission is to provide the highest quality, locally and artisanal produced craft beer to the residents and visitors of Holdrege, Nebraska in a family friendly and educational environment

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Hotel Information

Crowne Plaza Kearney

707 W Talmadge Rd., Kearney, NE 68845 | (308) 238-7000

Attached to Younes Conference Center North

$144.95/night Under the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Block

*Block is released 1/16/25.

After this date call for the block rate.

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