Noah Stocker. A Grand Island Northwest High School graduate, Stocker will attend Southeast Community College to study livestock management. His experience owning his own cattle has encouraged him to further his education in hopes of expanding his herd. Noah is the son of Shane and Stacy Stocker.

Abigal Grace Hirschman. The daughter of Ken and Deanna Hirschman, she will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study animal science and agribusiness. Taking inspiration from her upbringing on a farm near St. Paul, Hirschman hopes to dedicate her career to animal nutrition and promoting agriculture in Nebraska.

Adam Knapp. From Ord, Knapp will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study agribusiness and agronomy. With an expanded knowledge of agronomy technologies and business strategies, he plans to continue his family’s legacy by returning to the farm. Adam is the son of Jay and Kay Knapp.

Westin Bonsack. The Centura Public Schools graduate will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study agronomy. Encouraged by a lifelong engagement in agronomy, he hopes to use the skills he gains to expand the family farm. Westin is the son of Jason and Danielle Bonsack.

Cora Hoffschneider. From Utica, Hoffschneider will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study agribusiness. She has been inspired to make an impact in agriculture by dedicating her career to an industry she loves. Cora is the daughter of Chad and Lana Hoffschneider.

Leah Christen. The Lewiston Consolidated High School graduate will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study agricultural leadership education and communication. She hopes to give back in the classroom to influence future students, just as she had been influenced by her
ag teacher. Leah is the daughter of Rod and Amy Christen.

Lucie Lautenschlager. Daughter of Sonja and Leslie Lautenschlager of Palmer, she will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study plant and landscape systems. Lautenschlager takes inspiration from her experiences working with a landscaping company near Chapman to pursue her passion in landscape management.

Morgan Bonifas. From Aurora, Bonifas plans to pursue agricultural communication and agricultural economics this fall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is passionate about agriculture and hopes to highlight impactful stories about agriculture for all audiences. Bonifas is the daughter of Greg and Barb Bonifas.

Callee Carman. Daughter of Jesse and Abby Carman, she will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study agribusiness. The Shelton High School graduate’s interest in agriculture was sparked by her experiences as a child and her ownership of a small commercial cattle herd.