Why You Should Attend The New Century Farmer Conference

During this intensive five-day conference you will network with industry experts, presenters and other aspiring farmers while attending a series of workshops and sessions discussing topics ranging from the global marketplace to farm financing, consumer trends and managing risk.

Some of the things you will take away:

• Explore new farm business opportunities and develop new business alliances with other producers.
• Create a vision statement for your operation.
• Discover how producers can profit from value-added products and the use of technology.
• Study behavioral changes that enable young producers to overcome common challenges they will face.
• Gain an understanding of how banks view your operation.

Is New Century Farmer for You?

Our attendees should:

• Be currently attending or a recent graduate (within six months) of a two- or four-year college or university and be between the ages of 18-24.
• Have experience in the field of production agriculture.
• Demonstrate plans to return to a career in production agriculture through work experience, training or other activities including but not limited to academic classes, FFA involvement and/or SAE projects.
• Be a current or former FFA member, or a member of the National FFA Alumni Association.

Applications are due February 15, 2018.