Next Generation
Young Farmer Accelerator Program
Helping young farmers gain deeper understanding and build strong networks.
Nominate a Young FarmerCall for Nominations: 2023 Young Farmer Accelerator
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 2022 Young Farmer Accelerator Program Cohort

Brady Brown
Owner/Operator
B&B Brown Farms LLC

Michelle Carr
Farm Manager
JO-AR-CA Farms

Alicia del Aguila
Owner
Aloha Redland LLC

Steve Kaufman
Partner
Kaufman Joint Venture

Roberto Ortez
Agricultural Supervisor
Florida Crystals Corporation

Zoe Schultz
Regional Outreach Coordinator, Kansas Corn
Farmer, Schultz Farm

Leevi Stump
Manager of Livestock Production and Operations
Greenacres Foundation