Krebs Is One Of Three To Represent Nebraska In Taiwan

A Clearwater-Orchard senior will be heading to Taiwan next week to represent the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) as part of a long-standing student exchange program.

Sean Krebs, son of Shane and Regina Krebs, was one of three high school delegates selected by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA). Throughout the trip, Krebs will learn about Taiwan’s agricultural industry and the leading role Nebraska has with product exports to the country.

“This agriculture exchange program is important for Nebraska students and the students from Taiwan,” said NDA Director Greg Ibach. “It creates a first-person opportunity to broaden their world view. They get to experience different types of agriculture, different ag techniques and different cultures, and gain an understanding of how it fits together in a global economy.”

For the past 12 years, as part of this exchange program, three students from an agricultural high school in Taiwan have visited Nebraska to attend the annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute – a week-long summer program coordinated by NDA.  In return, NDA chooses three NAYI delegates to travel to Taiwan. ​

Krebs will leave for Taiwan on Dec. 6 and will return to Nebraska on Dec. 12. While in Taiwan, he will be staying at the Taichung school. His visit will include tours of the campus, interaction with Taiwanese students, participation in presentations, visits to local farms, and observations of several agricultural research institutes as well as an opportunity to do some sightseeing. 

​Krebs will share his experience at the 2016 Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute.