INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 25 2022/National FFA Organization) –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.

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About National FFA Organization
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. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.