Next Generation
Young Agri-Food Leaders Program
This program seeks to actively engage emerging leaders in food and agribusiness.
2025 Young Agri-Food Leaders
Mary Akinyuwa
Biochemist and Molecular Biologist
Corteva Agriscience
Molly Grotjan
Supply Management Specialist
John Deere
Amy Jancewicz
President
CropVue Technologies
Zachary McGee
Senior Director Live Operations
Simmons Foods
Emily Miller
Senior Consulting Operations Manager
Rodale Institute
Mikayla Mooney
Partner
Ag Startup Engine
About the Program
The Farm Foundation Young Agri Food Leader program seeks to actively engage emerging leaders in food, and agribusiness, from ages 25-40 years old, in a yearlong series of interactive learning and networking experiences, focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the food and agriculture value chain. The program also hopes to help young professionals build a strong, enduring network of peers in business, farming and government.
Participants are sponsored to attend events, engage in virtual conversations, and participate in exclusive learning and networking opportunities. Each participant is also connected with a senior agri-food mentor to aid in career growth and development. Young Agri-Food Leaders participate in a variety of Farm Foundation programming, including the chance to attend one Farm Foundation Round Table meeting and join other events such as Farm Foundation Forums.
To Nominate
+–Leaders can be nominated by anyone who knows them well, such as managers, colleagues, etc. Young Agri-Food Leaders may also be self-nominated. Letters of recommendation and resumes are highly encouraged to be submitted as part of the nomination.
Young Agri-Food Leader Program Nomination Timeline
+–Nominations have closed
Young Agri-Food Leader 2025 Program Schedule
+–· Attend virtual monthly cohort meetings
· Attend the Farm Foundation Round Table Meeting July 15-18, 2025 in Spokane, WA
· Attend the Farm Foundation Next Gen Summit October 9-10, 2025 in Libertyville, IL
· Attend Farm Foundation virtual Forums