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Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and National FFA Organization Partner to Strengthen the Future Agriculture Talent Pipeline
In the dynamic landscape of American agriculture, two powerhouse organizations, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and the National FFA Organization, recently made their partnership official – signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during AFA's Leaders Conference in November.
Read moreNicole Erceg to Spearhead Marketing and Communications at Agriculture Future of America
Agriculture Future of America welcomes Nicole Erceg as Director of Marketing.
Read moreAgriculture Future of America Enters into Multi-Year Partnerships With Cargill and Valent U.S.A., Totaling $1.2 Million With Support Through 2025
AFA is proud to announce it has entered into multi-year partnerships with Cargill and Valent U.S.A, reinforcing AFA’s mission of developing the next generation of leaders for the food, agriculture and natural resources industries.
Read more40 College Students Selected for Agriculture Future of America Ambassador Program Funded by CHS Foundation
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) recently selected 40 college students from 29 states to serve as organizational Ambassadors, representing AFA on their respective campuses and throughout their networks to promote AFA opportunities, organize campus meetings and interact with industry professionals at various events on behalf of AFA.
Read moreAgriculture Future of America Acquires Media Trailblazer, Magnetic Ag
In partnership with Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and Murray State University, BASF recently announced the endowment of a scholarship in honor of former employee, Rocky Napier.
Read moreMarch 15, 2022
Nick Tarleton — Chicago native and McDonald’s Corporation employee — mentors students, helping them find their place in a food industry career
Read moreBASF Partners With Agriculture Future of America and Murray State University to Endow Scholarship in Honor of Former BASF Employee
In partnership with Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and Murray State University, BASF recently announced the endowment of a scholarship in honor of former employee, Rocky Napier.
Read moreJanuary 8, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation and Agriculture Future of America Partner to Develop Agriculturalists Through Collaborative Initiative
In combined commitment to strengthening the agriculture industry through leader development, American Farm Bureau Federation and Agriculture Future of America signed a Memorandum of Understanding January 8, 2023.
Read moreMarch 15, 2022
Former AFA CEO Russ Weathers retires from board chair position as Bayer executive Gwyn Schramm is named board chair
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) former CEO K. Russell “Russ” Weathers recently retired from his position as chair of the AFA Board of Directors.
Read moreFebruary 1, 2022
Cargill Executive to Serve on Agriculture Future of America Board of Directors
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) recently appointed President of Cargill’s Global Edible Oils business, Jennifer Shomenta, to its board of directors
Read moreJanuary 20, 2022
Agriculture Future of America Selects Ten Young Professionals for 2022 Student Advisory Team
Agriculture Future of America (AFA) recently announced the selection of ten college students to serve on the AFA Student Advisory Team — the organization’s national student leader team
Read moreApril 20, 2021
Agriculture Future of America and Farm Journal Announce Long-Term Partnership
As Agriculture Future of America (AFA) celebrates its 25th anniversary, Farm Journal elevates its support of the organization to a new level
Read moreMarch 18, 2021
Agriculture Future of America Adds Esteemed College Dean to Board of Directors
University of Florida dean joins the board and five current members renew their terms
Read moreMarch 10, 2021
Young leaders in agriculture selected as AFA Ambassadors
In continued commitment to building bridges for young leaders in agriculture, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) recently selected 22 college students to serve as organizational Ambassadors
Read moreMarch 9, 2021
AFA Selects 2021 Student Advisory Team
Each year, AFA selects a Student Advisory Team that serves as AFA’s student voice and helps bring our programs to life
Read moreJune 8, 2020
AFA Announces 2020 Leader and Academic Scholars
Agriculture Future of America and its partners have selected more than 160 students for a unique scholarship program.
Read moreFebruary 10, 2020
AFA Welcomes New Leaders
Agriculture Future of America has elected four new directors to its board.
Read moreFebruary 17, 2020
AFA Selects Student Ambassadors
Agriculture Future of America has selected 25 Ambassadors to serve for the organization’s 2021 fiscal year, from March 1, 2020 to Feb. 28, 2021
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