ICA Next Gen Day - June 15
Date: June 15, 2026
Location: Iowa Beef Industry Headquarters | Ames, IA
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 6th to 12th grade
ICA is excited to announce our new Next Gen Day on June 15. This fun event is for 6th through 12th-grade ICA Next Gen and Youth Beef Team members. Get registered today!
The day will be full of hands-on experiences to help participants deepen their understanding of the role of ICA, meet peers with similar interests, and build industry knowledge. If you are looking for a meaningful summer activity to keep learning going, join us for the Next Gen Day!
Register Today!
This event is reserved and free for ICA Next Gen and Youth Beef Team members. If you would like to participate and are not a Next Gen or Youth Beef Team member, get your Next Gen membership here. The day will include snacks, lunch, and transportation to and from the local industry tour.
We encourage parents and leaders to enjoy the day exploring Ames or the local area while we keep your kids entertained and learning!
Agenda:
*This agenda is tentative - final details will be emailed to registered participants prior to the event.
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m. Who Makes the Rules for Agriculture?
11:00 a.m. A Talk with Iowa's Policy Makers
12:10 p.m. Exploring Careers - Lunch
1:00 p.m. Understanding the Beef Checkoff
1:45 p.m. Local Industry Tour
2:45 p.m. Growing as a Leader
3:40 p.m. Family Feud - ICA Style
4:30 p.m. Dismiss
This won't be your typical classroom learning. We'll incorporate engaging, interactive elements throughout the agenda. Our goal is to provide a fun and impactful experience for these future leaders of Iowa's beef cattle industry.