Nebraska Cattlemen Accepting Nominations for Young Cattlemen’s Connections Class of 2027

LINCOLN, NE (September 21, 2026) – Nebraska Cattlemen is accepting nominations for the Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) Class of 2027 until Tuesday, October 20, 2026. 

YCC is a longstanding Nebraska Cattlemen tradition aiming to keep the future of the beef cattle industry innovative and knowledgeable. This program helps emerging leaders understand the industry structure, issues management, product research and marketing, and teaches participants how to become effective communicators. YCC provides the leadership tools necessary to build a successful future. 

The class size is limited to ten people. Affiliates and individuals are asked to limit nominations to one outstanding individual. The following will be considered in evaluating applications:

  • Current or future leader with Nebraska Cattlemen and/or local affiliate.
  • The age group of 25-50.
  • Willing to participate in a two-year program. Six days of meetings each year plus midyear and annual convention.
  • Positive attitude and a desire to develop new leadership skills.
  • Nebraska Cattlemen membership is required.

Dates for the 2027 class are January 18-21, 2027 (Lincoln) and January 24-27, 2028 (Lincoln) with a summer/fall meeting in each year.

Nominees will be required to fill out an application for the selection committee to review by Monday, November 16, 2026. The YCC Class of 2027 will be announced on November 20, 2026.           

For more information please visit, www.nebraskacattlemen.org or read the 2027 YCC Brochure. Questions can be directed to Bonita Lederer at (402) 450-0223 or by email at [email protected].

YCC is made possible by generous sponsorships from Farm Credit Services of America, GeneSeek, Merck Animal Health, and the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation.