The Farm Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2023 Young Agri-Food Leaders Program to actively engage emerging leaders in food and agribusiness, from ages 25 to 40 years old, in a year-long series of interactive learning and networking experiences, focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the food and agriculture value chain.
Donor Name: Farm Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 02/08/2023
Details:
The program also hopes to help young professionals build a strong, enduring network of peers in business, farming and government.
Participants are sponsored to attend events, engage in virtual conversations, and participate in exclusive learning and networking opportunities. Each participant is also connected with a senior agri-food mentor to aid in career growth and development. Young Agri-Food Leaders participate in a variety of Farm Foundation programming, including the chance to attend at least one Farm Foundation Round Table meeting and join other events such as Farm Foundation Forums.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, between the ages of 25 and 40, be employed in the agri-food industry, and show significant leadership potential. Young professionals representing a wide swath of the food/ag value chain from around the US will be selected in order to assemble a diverse cohort. Leaders can be nominated by anyone who knows them well, such as managers, colleagues, etc. Young Agri-Food Leaders may also self nominate; if self nominating, letters of recommendation are highly encouraged.
For more information, visit Young Agri-Food Leaders.
