Agriculture Future of America (AFA)

Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Empowering young ag leaders through immersive experiences, skill development, and connections.

After a record-breaking number of scholarship applications were reviewed and interviewed, 17 students rose to the top fo...
09/03/2026

After a record-breaking number of scholarship applications were reviewed and interviewed, 17 students rose to the top for their servant leadership impact, academic achievements and dedication to the agriculture industry.

These students are great examples of the kind of future leaders this industry needs to prosper. With the help of our industry partners, these students were awarded an academic scholarship and acceptance into AFA Leaders Conference.

Scholarship support is provided by our partners: Scholarship support is provided by our partners: Valent U.S.A. LLC; Belles of The American Royal (BOTAR); The Sosland Foundation; Transportation, Elevator and Grain Merchants Association (TEGMA); Jerry Roell Legacy Memorial Fund; AgriBank, FCB & William J. Collins Foundation; Rocky Napier Fund; Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; and the Roderick J. and Jo Anne Cyr Foundation.

Applications are currently open for 2027 AFA Scholarships ➡️ https://agfuture.pulse.ly/6aklfwq9ds

Start something bigger.AFA Leaders Conference brings together students who are ready to grow as leaders, challenge ideas...
09/03/2026

Start something bigger.

AFA Leaders Conference brings together students who are ready to grow as leaders, challenge ideas and help shape what comes next for food and agriculture.

From building the skills to lead change to connecting with industry professionals and peers who share your drive, these four days in Kansas City can be the starting point for an impact that reaches far beyond the Conference.

AFA Leaders Conference 2026
November 12–15 ➡️ Kansas City, MO
Applications close September 10.

Connect to More ➡️ https://bit.pulse.ly/4zenhljkjk

For many alumni, their AFA experience goes far beyond a few college memories.It’s the confidence to walk into a room and...
09/02/2026

For many alumni, their AFA experience goes far beyond a few college memories.

It’s the confidence to walk into a room and start a conversation. The ability to build genuine relationships. The willingness to say yes to an opportunity before you feel completely ready. The people skills that become more important with every step forward in your career.

Four AFA alumni are coming together in The Cultivating Leaders Webinar to reflect on how their student experiences continue to shape the way they lead, connect and navigate their careers today.

They’ve been where you’ve been. Now they’re getting real about what they’ve learned along the way.

Join AFA Alumni on the Journey to the Top for an honest conversation about career growth, relationships and the lessons that keep paying off long after college.

Register ➡️ https://bit.pulse.ly/84bcpcg6gi

Perhaps one of the most overlooked leadership skill is empathy.How are you caring for the people around you? Do you unde...
09/02/2026

Perhaps one of the most overlooked leadership skill is empathy.

How are you caring for the people around you? Do you understand your teammates' perspectives? Are you helping raise each other up?

Emily Peters, Director of Marketing and Sales at Union Pacific Railroad, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast for an important conversation on people-centered leadership.

Putting your team first means paying attention to those doing the work, understanding their point of view and balancing accountability with empathy.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for practical tips on leading with care while holding your team accountable.
🔗 https://www.agfuture.org/news/empathy-leadership

Celebrating Cole Pearson’s Voice!Cole’s AFA journey began while he was a student at Purdue University, where he earned h...
09/01/2026

Celebrating Cole Pearson’s Voice!

Cole’s AFA journey began while he was a student at Purdue University, where he earned his degree in agribusiness management. Through AFA Leaders Conference, Policy Institute and the AFA Leaders Fellowship, Cole found experiences that pushed him to take on new challenges, share his perspective and grow through feedback, mentorship and meaningful professional development.

Today, Cole serves as sales support coordinator for TRULAND Equipment, a John Deere dealer in Northern Indiana and Northwest Ohio. After beginning his career as a credit analyst in agriculture and agribusiness lending, Cole followed the call to a new challenge and found his way back to the John Deere business his family has long been part of. His story is a reminder of the confidence AFA helps build: the confidence to ask questions, lead up, improve processes and push yourself and others to be better.

🤝 Learn more about Cole’s story: https://agfuture.pulse.ly/rkojwjd5la

💚 Celebrating 30 Voices honors 30 AFA alumni who are putting leadership into action and helping shape what comes next for agriculture. Follow along!

SMILE, it's time for the FARM PROGRESS SHOW!! 🌱🚜 📸Ethan, Emily and Libby are on site at the Farm Progress Show with a ph...
09/01/2026

SMILE, it's time for the FARM PROGRESS SHOW!! 🌱🚜 📸

Ethan, Emily and Libby are on site at the Farm Progress Show with a photo booth, AFA goodies and Leaders Conference application tips.

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09/01/2026

Leaders Conference can make you employed and happy, we're just saying 😉

AFA Leaders Conference 2026
November 12–15 ➡️ Kansas City, MO
Applications close September 10.

Connect to More ➡️ https://bit.pulse.ly/vdsc7gdh4v

08/31/2026

Your online presence doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to feel like you.

Learn how to show up authentically ➡️ https://agfuture.pulse.ly/mmdrpjc6yw

Brooke Taylor - Rural Gone Urban, Empire Ag, Rural Gone Urban Foundation

A few hours of your time can help shape what comes next for an AFA student. 🌱We’re looking for volunteers to serve as St...
08/28/2026

A few hours of your time can help shape what comes next for an AFA student. 🌱

We’re looking for volunteers to serve as Student Essay Reviewers Sept. 14–20. By reading and reviewing student essays, you’ll help AFA get to know the students behind the applications—their experiences, goals and the perspectives they hope to bring to our community.

It’s a simple way to give back, stay connected to AFA and play a part in creating opportunities for the next generation of agriculture leaders.

Ready to help us read what’s next? https://blackthorn.pulse.ly/hysj8oel6z

08/28/2026

Connect to the full scope of ag.

Agriculture is more than one background, one major or one career path. It is where science, business, communications, technology, policy, production and countless other fields come together to move the industry forward.

AFA Leaders Conference gives you the chance to explore that bigger picture, meet people from across the industry and see how your own skills and perspective can contribute to what comes next.

AFA Leaders Conference 2026
November 12–15 ➡️ Kansas City, MO
Applications close September 10.

Connect to More ➡️ https://bit.pulse.ly/isrpv26gwj

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