Programs
Field to Future
From Classroom to Career. Preparing the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders.
The future of agriculture depends on attracting talented young people—and helping them build meaningful careers in the industry.
Field to Future, created with PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, connects undergraduate students with scholarships, leadership development, industry mentors, professional experiences, and opportunities to launch careers across food and agriculture.
Over two years, participants gain the skills, relationships, and real-world experience needed to move confidently from the classroom into the workforce.
Participants have gone on to intern with PepsiCo—and members of the inaugural cohort accepted full-time positions with the company.
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Program Overview
Building Agriculture's Future Workforce
Agriculture needs talented young leaders with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to solve tomorrow’s challenges. But many students struggle to connect their education with meaningful career opportunities.
Field to Future helps bridge that gap.
Developed in partnership with PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, this two-year leadership and career development program introduces undergraduate students to every stage of the food system—from production agriculture and supply chains to food manufacturing, marketing, sustainability, and agribusiness.
Participants receive scholarships, connect with industry leaders, attend professional conferences, participate in Farm Foundation programming, and build relationships that prepare them for careers across agriculture.
For many students, the experience doesn’t end with learning. Participants have earned competitive internships with PepsiCo, and members of the inaugural cohort have accepted full-time positions with the company.
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Explore the Food System
Understand how agriculture connects production, business, manufacturing, innovation, and consumers.
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Learn Alongside Industry Leaders
Connect with professionals from PepsiCo, Farm Foundation, and across the agricultural industry through mentorship and professional development.
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Launch Your Career
Build the experience, confidence, and professional network needed to pursue internships and careers across agriculture.
Why It Matters
Agriculture's Future Depends on Its Future Workforce
The agriculture and food industries need talented professionals with fresh perspectives, diverse experiences, and a strong understanding of how today’s food system works.
Yet many students never see the full range of opportunities available—or have access to the relationships and experiences that launch successful careers.
Field to Future was created to change that.
By bringing together higher education, industry, and leadership development, the program creates a direct pathway from college to career. Students gain meaningful exposure to agriculture’s many career opportunities while developing the skills and professional networks employers value most.
The partnership also demonstrates what’s possible when industry and nonprofit organizations work together to invest in the next generation of leaders.
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A Model for Workforce Development
Field to Future is more than a student program. It's an innovative partnership designed to strengthen agriculture's future workforce by connecting education with real career opportunities.
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Mission Connection
Field to Future reflects Farm Foundation's commitment to developing future leaders, strengthening the agricultural workforce, and turning collaboration into meaningful opportunities for students and industry alike.
Who It's For
Is Field to Future Right for You?
Field to Future is designed for undergraduate students who are ready to explore careers across agriculture while building the professional skills and relationships that support long-term success.
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Audience Profile
- Current undergraduate sophomores graduating within two years in the spring of 2029
- Students studying agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy, or related disciplines
- Students attending accredited universities, land-grant universities, or minority-serving institutions
- Future leaders interested in agriculture and the food system
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Eligibility
- Current undergraduate sophomores graduating within two years in the spring of 2029
- Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, or related major
- Enrolled at an accredited university, land-grant institution, or minority-serving institution
- Self-nominated through the application process
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Ideal Participants
- Curious about careers across agriculture
- Interested in leadership and professional growth
- Excited to learn from industry professionals
- Motivated to build meaningful relationships
- Ready to pursue internships and career opportunities
Program Impact
Creating Career Pathways That Last
Field to Future is designed to produce more than graduates—it helps develop future leaders for agriculture.
The Leadership Journey
What to Expect
Field to Future combines leadership development, industry engagement, mentorship, scholarships, and real-world career experiences over two years.
The Leadership Journey
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Build Your Foundation
Join a cohort of emerging leaders, receive scholarship support, connect with peers, and begin developing professional skills through Farm Foundation and PepsiCo programming.
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Explore the Industry
Participate in professional conferences alongside Farm Foundation partners like MANRRS and AFA, Farm Foundation Forums, networking opportunities, and mentorship while gaining exposure to the many careers that power today's food system. Students also have the opportunity to interview for competitive PepsiCo internships spanning production agriculture, grower relations, research and development, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
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Launch Your Career
Apply your learning through internships, strengthen your professional network, and prepare for graduate education or careers across agriculture. Participants leave with practical experience, industry relationships, and greater confidence as they begin their professional journeys.
Learning Experiences
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Production agriculture
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Agribusiness and food manufacturing
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Agricultural supply chains
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Professional communication
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Career readiness
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Networking and mentorship
Participants Leave With
- Scholarship support for their education
- Connections with PepsiCo and Farm Foundation leaders
- Greater understanding of agriculture's diverse career opportunities
- Enhanced leadership and professional skills
- Competitive experience for internships and future employment
Testimonials
Leadership That Changes Lives
Every Farm Foundation leadership program is built around people—their experiences, their growth, and the impact they create long after the program ends.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can apply?
Field to Future is open to current undergraduate sophomores or students graduating within two years in spring 2029 who are studying agriculture or related disciplines at accredited universities, land-grant institutions, or minority-serving institutions.
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Is there a cost to participate?
No. Selected participants receive scholarship support and participate at no cost.
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Are internships guaranteed?
No. Participants have the opportunity to interview for competitive paid internships with PepsiCo as part of the program.
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What kinds of experiences are included?
Students participate in leadership development, mentorship, professional conferences, Farm Foundation programming, networking opportunities, and career exploration throughout the two-year program.
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What makes Field to Future unique?
Field to Future combines scholarship support, leadership development, industry mentorship, and direct career opportunities through a partnership between Farm Foundation, PepsiCo, and the PepsiCo Foundation.
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