Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Cattlemen today announced local beef industry professional Janessa Updike of St. Paul participated in the 2019 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) held last week in Lincoln.
“My first week with YCC was amazing. The program provides the opportunity to learn different aspects of the beef industry, like processes of value-added products and legislation. The members of the group are diverse, allowing us to learn from each other and grow relationships with others that care about the beef industry. I am thankful and excited to be able to participate in YCC.” states 2019 YCC attendee, Janessa Updike.
YCC nominees are accepted from Nebraska Cattlemen affiliate organizations throughout the state and selected by committee. Each class is limited to ten individuals who make a two-year commitment to participate in the leadership program, including two four-day intensive learning sessions. The 2019 class will return to Lincoln for the second session, focusing on legislative issues, in early 2020.
The goal of the Young Cattlemen’s Conference is to expose young and emerging leaders to a variety of areas of the beef industry and provide them with necessary leadership tools. During the two-year program, YCC members are provided training on professional communication, given the opportunity to tour multiple Nebraska-based agriculture production facilities and learn to navigate state agencies and legislative processes.
YCC is the flagship educational program offered to members of Nebraska Cattlemen. The program receives sponsorship from Farm Credit Services and Nebraska Cattlemen Education and Research Foundation and is coordinated by NC Director of Producer Education Bonita Lederer.
In addition to Janessa, the 2019 YCC class includes:
- Quentin Dailey, Lexington
- Tony Elting, Hebron
- Marc Hanson, Fairbury
- Kat Kennedy, Purdum
- Clayton Krause, Hemingford
- Dane Miller, Wisner
- Grant Potadle, Herman
- Misty Stauffer, Ashland
- Brock Terrell, Hay Springs
For more information, visit www.nebraskacattlemen.org.
