The 2024 Young Farmer Accelerator Program Cohort

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.

The time commitment includes monthly Zoom calls and attending the June Round Table meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina (January 14-17, 2025). 

The program nomination window generally opens in February. Please keep an eye on this page and our social media channels to access the nomination form at that time. We are currently not accepting nominations from outside of the US.

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