Agriculture Future of America

Opportunity Is Knocking!

Students pursuing four-year agriculture degrees: Are you looking for scholarships? Ways to capitalize on your summer internships? Interesting (and free) online professional development opportunities? AFA can help!
Searching for Scholarships?

AFA supports academic development through partnerships with rural communities, agriculture organizations and colleges and universities. AFA offers financial support to students who plan to pursue four-year degrees in an agriculture-related field. Learn More & Apply
Explore Animal Health

AFA annually hosts an Animal Health Corridor Tour for regional college students to promote understanding of the Corridor and career opportunities, as well as to connect industry leaders with future talent. This year's tour will be held April 4, 2012. Students from K-State, Mizzou, Iowa State the University of Nebraska are eligible to apply. Learn More
AFA's Web Conference Series

Join AFA and fellow agriculturalists in regular web-based discussions through AFA ONTAP, an Online Network of Tomorrow's Agriculture Professionals. Don't miss these great opportunities to learn from industry professionals and interact with your peers. Learn More

My Piece. My Place. Our Future. #AFALC11

All the pieces came together as more than five hundred college men and women gathered in Kansas City, Mo., for the 2011 AFA Leaders Conference, Nov. 3-6. Read More

Record Number to Attend 2011 AFA Leaders Conference

More than five hundred exceptional college students from across the national will gather in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 3-6, for the 15th annual AFA Leaders Conference. This four-day leader training and networking experience provides college men and women pursuing agriculture degrees the opportunity to prepare themselves for the workplace while increasing their knowledge of the agriculture industry. Learn More.

Engler, Wyant Named 2011 Leader in Agriculture Award Winners

AFA is pleased to announce Paul F. Engler and Sara R. Wyant have been selected as 2011 Leader in Agriculture Award winners. AFA sponsors the Leader in Agriculture Award to honor individuals whose accomplishments in their personal lives and professional careers have distinguished them as mentors to others in the agriculture industry. Learn More