Raising the Bar
Raising the Bar is a three-day conference designed to develop stronger leaders within state associations, foster regional connections and prepare juniors for the future.
The materials covered at Raising the Bar are tailored for high school students and older who are preparing for college.
With a maximum capacity of 50 participants, the conference offers intimate, meaningful tour stops, hands-on activities and opportunities for attendees to build lasting connections with one another before leaving on the final day.
This year Raising the Bar will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 10-13, 2025.
Registrations have been closed. Contact the Events team to join the waitlist for the 2025 Raising the Bar event!
Event Location:
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
Event Dates: April 10-13, 2025
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 10th
4-6:00 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Angus Media Workshop
9:00 p.m. Ice Breakers/ Team Building
10:00 p.m. Rules/ Expectations
10:30 p.m. Curfew
Friday, April 11th
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel
8:45a.m. Depart for UNL
9:00a.m. Arrive at UNL
Engler Program
ANSI Building
Lunch
Memorial Stadium
1:00 p.m. Load Buses and Depart for Neogen
1:30 p.m. Arrive at Neogen
Tour
3:00 p.m. Depart for Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center
3:30 p.m. Arrive at Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center
Tour
6:30 p.m. Depart for Craft Axe Throwing
7:00 p.m. Arrive at Craft Axe Throwing
Dinner and Axe Throwing
9:00 p.m. Depart for hotel
9:05 p.m. Arrive at hotel
10:00 p.m. Curfew
Saturday, April 12th
7:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel
8:00 a.m. Depart for Lylester Ranch
8:20 a.m. Arrive at Lylester Ranch
Tour/ Breakouts
10:00 a.m. Depart for Lienetics Ranch
10:15 Arrive at Lienetics
Tour
Lunch
1:00 p.m. Depart for Land O Lakes Purina Feed
1:35 p.m. Arrive at Land O Lakes Purina Feed
Tour
2:45 p.m. Depart for Henry Doorly Zoo
3:30 p.m. Arrive at Henry Doorly Zoo
6:00 p.m. Depart for Hotel
7:00 p.m. Arrive at Hotel
7:15 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Jr. Board Panel/Workshop/Activity
10:00 p.m. Curfew
Sunday, April 13th
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Junior Board Workshop
8:45 a.m. Head back to General Session
9:00-10:00 a.m. Keynote
10:15 a.m. Thank you Notes
10:45 a.m. Wrap Up / Slideshow / Survey
11:00 a.m. Departures
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