The AFA Leader in Agriculture Award is presented annually to two individuals who have made significant contributions within the food and agriculture industry and have a record of supporting career and leader development for young men and women in agriculture.  Each award honors an individual whose accomplishments, personally and professionally, distinguish them as a mentor to young leaders in the agriculture industry.

This award is presented during the Leader in Agriculture Award Dinner. This event coincides with the annual AFA Leaders Conference each year.

The 2009 AFA Leader In Agriculture Award Dinner was held on Friday, November 6, 2009. Agriculture Future of America is honored to celebrate the 2009 Leader In Agriculture Award winners Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond and Carl Casale.