Next Generation
Young Farmer Accelerator Program
Helping young farmers gain deeper understanding and build strong networks.
The 2023 Young Farmer Accelerator Program Cohort
Jake Bailey
Director of Operations
Mossy Creek Cattle
British Griffis
Farmer
Harvest OG Urban Farm and Goods
Natalie Heim
Co-Owner
Rowdy Red Ranch
Corey Johnson
Owner/Operator
Johnson Farms
Blake Lanphier
Farm Operations Manager
Historic Wagner Farm
Darius McKoy
Co-CEO
12:03 Farm
Shameeka McKoy
Co-CEO
12:03 Farm
Teresa Thomas
Chief Plant Curator
Crazy Plant Bae
About the Program
This program seeks to actively engage farmers from 21-40 years old in a yearlong series of interactive learning and networking experiences, focused on gaining a deeper understanding of a wide variety of agriculture, agribusiness, and government issues. The program also helps young farmers build a strong, enduring network of peers and agribusiness and government contacts. Participants are sponsored to attend events, engage in virtual conversations, and participate in exclusive learning opportunities.
Young Farmers engage in a variety of activities, including: developing working relationships with peers and a senior agribusiness/farmer mentor; attending Farm Foundation Round Table meetings to network and learn from industry leaders; and other unique opportunities for personal and professional development.