Students Gather to Ensure the Future of Agriculture

(NAFB) – This week, 44 FFA members collect in Indianapolis To debate how agriculture will play a pivotal position Of their future.

It’s all An factor of The mannequin new Century Farmer convention – An alternative for FFA members who plan To maintain in manufacturing agriculture to work on their secession plans For fulfillment. By way of the week, individuals will go to with producers Throughout the state, study from enterprise leaders, see revolutionary agricultural know-how and community with others who additionally plan To stay in manufacturing agriculture.

Nationwide FFA instructional specialist for Packages and Occasions, Kate Wehby, says, “This program helps us proceed to develop The subsequent period of leaders.”

The convention was canceled final yr As a Outcome of of COVID-19 pandemic. Participants chosen to Take part in 2020 have been invited to attend the 2021 event.

New Century Farmer is sponsored by Case IH, Corteva Agriscience, Farm Credit rating, Nutrien Ag Options, and Meredith Agrimedia. Learn extra about This method on-line at ffa.org.