Press Release
Nebraska LEAD Class 44 Kicks Off Year 2 at Chadron State College with Understanding and Developing Our Leadership Skills
What: The Nebraska LEAD Class 44 will start its second year off of a two year program, on September 27th. .
This three-day seminar, themed “Understanding and Developing Our Leadership Skills,” marks the beginning of another transformative leadership journey for Nebraska’s next generation of agricultural leaders.
When: September 27–29, 2026
Where: Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska
Who: Nebraska LEAD Class 44 Fellows, Kurtis Harms, Director, Nebraska LEAD Program Guest speakers and presenters in leadership and agriculture in Northwestern Nebraska.
Why it Matters: The Nebraska LEAD Program is the state’s premier two-year agricultural leadership development program, preparing men and women in agriculture for future leadership roles at the local, state and national level. The second year kickoff sets the tone for the class’s experience, equipping Fellows with the tools to assess their leadership potential and grow into the leaders agriculture and rural communities need.