In today's global economy, farming is an exciting, fast-paced, and high-tech career. The New Century Farmer conference helps students develop their careers in production agriculture by providing them with an opportunity to advance their:
• Entrepreneurial leadership
• Practical Knowledge
• Visioning
• Global Perspective
• Continuous Personal Growth
How to Apply:
New Century Farmer is an exclusive, highly competitive program. Applications for the 2012 program will be available
here in October, and will be due in March 2012.
Conference Agenda:
During the intensive five-day conference in Des Moines, Iowa, participants will network with industry experts, presenters and each other. They will attend a series of workshops and sessions discussing topics ranging from the global marketplace to farm financing, consumer trends and managing risk.
The participants will:
• Discover how producers can profit from value-added products and the use of technology.
• Explore new farm business opportunities and develop new business alliances with other producers.
• Study behavioral changes that enable young producers to overcome common challenges they will face.
• Grow personally and professionally.
• Establish a network with a select group of business professionals excited about production agriculture.
• Gain an understanding of how banks view your operation.
• Create a vision statement for your operation.
The New Century Farmers also:
• Participate in a leadership/team building ropes course.
• Take part in field and operation tours.
• Burn some energy at an indoor sports complex.
• Tour the Pioneer campus.
• Enjoy a banquet at the Meredith building, home of Successful Farming.