Episodes
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Spencer Shifflet - Nebraska LEAD Program Reflections
For Nebraska LEAD Fellow Spencer Shifflet, the experience has been “nothing short of remarkable.” While the program has challenged him to grow as a leader, he says one of his biggest takeaways has been the camaraderie he has developed with his cohort. The experience has also taught Spencer the...
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Luke Baldridge - Nebraska LEAD Program Reflections
For Luke Baldridge, the Nebraska LEAD Program has provided opportunities to connect with people across the state, gain new perspectives and build friendships with the 30 Fellows in his class. But the experience doesn’t end with the program. Luke looks forward to taking what he’s learned back to…
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Lucy McWhirter - Nebraska LEAD Program Reflections
It’s not just what you know—it’s who you know. And the Nebraska LEAD Program helps you build both. For Lucy McWhirter, the Nebraska LEAD experience has been about making meaningful connections while expanding her understanding of agriculture across the state, the country and the world. It’s the...
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Dustin Rohde - Nebraska LEAD Reflections
Every experience offers a new perspective. For Dustin Rohde, Nebraska LEAD expanded his understanding of agriculture by exposing him to businesses, industries, energy, healthcare and, most importantly, the perspectives of fellow leaders from across the state. Those experiences don't just stay in...
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Sally Welsh - Nebraska LEAD Class 43 Reflections
For Sally Welsh, one of the greatest benefits of Nebraska LEAD has been building genuine connections with fellow agricultural leaders that will last well beyond the program.
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Kyle Phillips - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
For Kyle Phillips, one of the biggest takeaways from Nebraska LEAD was gaining a deeper understanding of how advocacy groups and lobbyists shape policy—and why it matters for those in agriculture to be engaged. Nebraska LEAD helps Fellows better understand the issues, organizations and leadership...
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Lily Ziehmer - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
For Lily Ziehmer, the Nebraska LEAD Program has been about more than learning—it’s been about broadening her perspective, building confidence, and connecting with a network of ambitious agricultural leaders who challenge and support one another. Through in-state seminars, national and…
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Chandler Maly - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
“The LEAD experience has been nothing but remarkable.” For Chandler Maly, Nebraska LEAD reinforced the value of curiosity, connection and bringing a positive attitude into every room. From meaningful conversations with classmates to learning from presenters across the country, the experience left…
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Troy Kane - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
You never know exactly what to expect when you begin the Nebraska LEAD Program — but for Troy Kane, it became much more than he imagined. In this video, Troy shares how LEAD opened his eyes to new people, places and perspectives across Nebraska agriculture, while also reigniting his passion for...
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Anthony Finke - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
When Anthony Finke joined the Nebraska LEAD Program, he expected to gain a deeper understanding of the state's agriculture, water management and infrastructure. What he didn’t expect was realizing just how important his voice could be in shaping the future of agriculture. Through conversations…
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Trevor Spath - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
Trevor Spath says the Nebraska LEAD Program broadened his perspective on agriculture—from local communities across Nebraska to national and international issues shaping the industry. As he looks ahead, Trevor plans to stay engaged in agriculture through industry associations, local initiatives…
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Courtney Nelson - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
Courtney Nelson’s LEAD journey is a reminder that leadership growth often begins outside your comfort zone. What started with uncertainty turned into greater confidence, deeper curiosity and a stronger understanding of Nebraska agriculture from every corner of the state. Through Nebraska LEAD,...
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Cale Harrington - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
Leadership isn’t something you’re simply born into—it’s developed through experience, growth, and the willingness to take a chance. Cale Harrington shares how the Nebraska LEAD Program inspired him by learning from leaders across the state and seeing the journeys that shaped their success.
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Neleigh Gehl - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
Leadership starts at home. In her Nebraska LEAD reflection, Neleigh Gehl shares how the program challenged her to think more critically, broaden her perspective through the global seminar and return home with a deeper commitment to serving her community. Hear how Nebraska LEAD is preparing…
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Jared Stauffer - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
Leadership doesn’t just happen—it grows through new experiences and stepping into opportunities. In this clip, LEAD 43 Fellow Jared Stauffer shares how the Nebraska LEAD Program has helped him gain new perspectives and the confidence to say “yes” when it matters. Hear how getting involved at the...
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Amy Warner - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
Growth doesn’t stop when the seminars end. In her reflection, Amy Warner shares how the Nebraska LEAD experience helped shape a broader perspective—across Nebraska, across agriculture and across the world. It’s about seeing both the differences and the common ground, and using that to move…
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Sophia Svanda - LEAD 43 Reflections
What does “transformational” really mean? For Sophia Svanda, it’s not just a word—it’s a shift in how she sees agriculture, advocacy, leadership and her role in the community. In this reflection video, she shares how the Nebraska LEAD Program challenged her thinking, strengthened her curiosity…
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Jake Judge - Nebraska LEAD Class 43 Reflections
Jake Judge shares how the Nebraska LEAD Program pushed him beyond his comfort zone—from international travel to deeper conversations about agriculture here and around the world. Hear how those experiences, along with strong connections in his class, helped shape his perspective and growth. Watch...
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Brennan Costello - Nebraska LEAD 43 Reflections
We’re kicking off our Class 43 Fellow spotlight series with Brennan Costello. As part of their final Nebraska LEAD seminar, Fellows reflected on what they’ve learned, what surprised them, and how the experience will shape the way they lead moving forward. Brennan shares how gaining a broader...
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Chuck Hagel Addresses LEAD 43
We’re honored to share a special message to our graduating LEAD 43 class from former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Nebraska’s own, Chuck Hagel. As these Fellows wrap up their LEAD journey, his words serve as a powerful reminder of the responsibility and opportunity that comes with...
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Grateful as we wrap up the LEAD 43 international study seminar
As our time in Morocco, Portugal and Spain comes to a close, LEAD Class 43 wants to say thank you to the many people who made this experience possible—family and friends at home, employers and coworkers, supporters and partners, presenters and hosts abroad, and everyone who helped along the way....
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A final day of learning in Spain for LEAD 43
Fellows Anthony Finke and Courtney Nelson share highlights from visits with Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture and a large cattle feedlot. From trade and policy discussions to livestock production under different regulatory systems, the day offered a practical look at how agriculture operates in…
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Inside olive oil production in Spain
LEAD 43 Fellows Luke Baldridge and Spencer Shifflet share highlights from a visit to an olive farm and processing cooperative representing more than 1,000 producers. From cold-pressed extra virgin oil to large-scale processing, the stop offered a practical look at how olives are grown, processed...
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From cooperative marketing to cattle production in Spain
LEAD 43 Fellows Cale Harrington and Tyler Morton spent the day learning how farmers work together through the San Sebastián Cooperative, which serves nearly 300 producers across multiple commodities. From orange processing and quality control to value-added products and livestock integration, the...
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One day. Two food systems.
Nebraska LEAD 43 Fellows Jared Stauffer and John Sullivan recap a day outside Seville, starting at a fish cannery processing Atlantic seafood and ending at a family-run fruit farm producing strawberries and blueberries.
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LEAD 43 crosses into Spain
On the journey from Évora to Seville, Chandler Maly and Lily Ziehmer reflect on a visit to an Iberian hog operation, seeing the full production cycle and how natural resources and time-intensive systems create a premium product. Another example of how agriculture looks different—and…
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Water, energy and agriculture—working together
LEAD 43 Fellows Amy Warner and McKinley Harm share highlights from a visit to Portugal’s Alqueva Dam, a massive project reshaping irrigation, energy generation and agricultural production in the Alentejo region. From olives and almonds to renewable energy and water management, this stop showed…
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From tree to bottle—and beyond.
Nebraska LEAD 43 Fellows Brennan Costello and Bobby Reifenrath take us inside a cork processing factory in Portugal, where a natural product supports farmers, global supply chains and industries far beyond wine. Another look at how agriculture, value-added processing and markets connect on the...
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From the barn to the global market
Troy Kane and Neleigh Gehl recap a LEAD 43 visit to a family-run Portuguese dairy, where local production meets international trade opportunities. Different country, familiar conversations in agriculture.
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From Morocco to Portugal
LEAD 43 Fellows Eric Wemhoff and Jacobi Swanson share highlights from Lisbon and Évora, including visits with Portugal’s national ag organization and the country’s largest farm. From cork trees and cattle to olive oil and wine, it was a full day of seeing how agriculture operates around the...
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To Casablanca...
Nebraska LEAD Class 43 traveled to the Sidi Elmekki Commune near Settat/Berrechid to visit with Mohamed Benchaib, a respected grain farmer and seed multiplier recognized for his leadership in Morocco’s agricultural sector. The day concluded in Casablanca with a brief tour of the country’s…
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From Gardens to the Desert: An Afternoon in Morocco
Nebraska LEAD Class 43’s afternoon took Fellows from the iconic Majorelle Botanical Gardens—created by French artist Jacques Majorelle—to the Berber Museum, exploring the history and culture of North Africa’s indigenous people. The day wrapped up with a trip to the Agafay Desert for a camel ride...
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A Morning at a High-Tech Citrus Farm
An early start led Nebraska LEAD Class 43 to a high-tech citrus farm operated by the Delassus Group. After the visit, Fellows Sally Welsh and Jake Judge recap what they learned about large-scale citrus production and global orange exports.
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Inside Morocco’s Agricultural Research System
The afternoon took Nebraska LEAD Class 43 to the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), a public institution with roots dating back to 1914. Fellows learned how INRA is modernizing its management and research systems to support Morocco’s agricultural future.
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Day Two in Morocco: Agriculture Rooted in Place
Nebraska LEAD Class 43 spent day two of their International Study/Travel Seminar exploring agriculture across Morocco—from the Atlas Mountains and the Nectarome Botanical Garden to an olive farm—seeing firsthand how innovation supports farming in a challenging climate.
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Nebraska LEAD Class 43 Visits Morocco
Day one in Morocco is in the books! Nebraska LEAD Class 43 Fellows Sophia Svanda and Payton Schaneman recap our first full day of learning—exploring agriculture, culture and global perspectives that are shaping their international experience.
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