If production agriculture is your career choice, then New Century Farmer may be the conference for you. Each year the National FFA Organization selects an elite group of FFA alumni between the ages of 18 and 24 to attend the New Century Farmer Conference. New Century Farmer provides you with an opportunity to advance your leadership, personal and career skills. During the five-day conference, you and other future producers will learn from each other and industry experts as you discuss the topics and issues that affect today’s production agriculturists.
The 2024 New Century Farmer Conference will be in Des Moines, Iowa, from July 21 to 25. What You Will Experience at the New Century Farmer Conference:
- Learning from industry experts on topics that are relevant to young producers.
- Exploring diverse farm business operations.
- Getting up-close-and-personal with leaders in agriculture, communications, and business.
- Networking with a group of other extraordinary young entrepreneurs.
- Developing a vision statement for the future of your operation.
New Century Farmer Conference
The application for the 2024 conference is now closed.
New Century Farmer Student Engagement Grant
The Student Engagement Grants support members in achieving premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through National FFA programs and events. FFA members can apply for financial assistance to reduce the cost of travel and fees to the New Century Farmer conference.
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