| This week, 45 FFA members will gather in Iowa to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part of the New Century Farmer conference – an opportunity for FFA members who plan to remain in production agriculture to work on their secession plans for success. “This program helps us continue to grow the next generation of leaders who will not only change the world but continue to provide food, fiber and resources for future generations,” said Allie Ellis, associate director of the National FFA Alumni & Supporters. “We’re excited to offer this opportunity to learn and grow together while expanding their networking pool.” During the week, participants will visit with producers around the state, learn from industry leaders, see innovative agricultural technology and network with others who also plan to stay in production agriculture. Those attending the conference this year include: Arizona Lina Darden California Delaney Amarel Kandyce Johnston Kelly Owen Illinois Jacob Laning Micah Mohr Ethan Robson Indiana Kaitlyn Hofmann Maryland Hannah Hartness Massachusetts Clayre Ames Michigan Ashley Carr Faith Scheffler Missouri Koy Harris Minnesota Wesley Siira North Carolina Zannah Tyndall Shade Wilbanks North Dakota Stetson Urlacher Nebraska Danie Brandl Levi Schiller Jacob Snyder Brock Vetick New Jersey Talia Priore North Carolina Jordan Dunn Ohio Tylar Bailey Isaac Kinney Taylor Lutz Emily Bookless Ryanna Tietje Oklahoma Jared Stone Jett Berry South Carolina Cooper Brown South Dakota Emily Rogers Andrew Streff Aaron Linke Tennessee Sarah Dodd Savannah Scott Alana Hester Texas Sydney Garland Daniel Pickard Virginia Parker Epperley Andrew Seibel Hannah Craun Washington Brandt Ochoa Wisconsin Marissa Lung Grace Zeidler New Century Farmer is sponsored by Case IH, Corteva Agriscience, Farm Credit, John Deere, Nutrien Ag Solutions, and our media partner, Successful Farming. The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |