Next Generation
Young Farmer Accelerator Program
Helping young farmers gain deeper understanding and build strong networks.
The 2024 Young Farmer Accelerator Program Cohort
![Hannah Borg](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13198/Hannah-Borg-780x780-cc.jpg)
Hannah Borg
Assistant Manager/Sixth-Generation Farmer
Borg Farms
![Shane Duncan](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13200/Shane-Duncan-780x780-cc.jpg)
Shane Duncan
Owner/Operator
Duncan Enterprises
![Asad Ismail](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13196/Asad-Ismail-780x780-cc.jpg)
Asad Ismail
CEO and Co-Founder
IMEX Organics
![daniel](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13205/daniel-780x780-cc.png)
Daniel Losekamp
Sustainable Livestock Farmer
Semper Grazing Ranch
![Nia Nyamweya headshot (1)](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13199/Nia-Nyamweya-headshot-1-780x780-cc.jpg)
Nia Nyamweya
Founder and Owner-Operator
Beauty Blooms Farm
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).
![Wagner Farm](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13528/Wagner-Farm-1200x864-cc.jpg)
![Meeting with HLF](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13525/Meeting-with-HLF-1200x864-cc.jpg)
![Next Gen on Boat Tour Aug 30 22 Young Farmers and AgriFood Leaders](https://www.farmfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/13526/Next-Gen-on-Boat-Tour-Aug-30-22-Young-Farmers-and-AgriFood-Leaders-scaled-1200x864-cc.jpg)
Program Alumni
2024 Alumni
+–Hannah Borg
Shane Duncan
Asad Ismail
Daniel Losekamp
Nia Nyamweya
2023 Alumni
+–Jake Bailey
British Griffis
Natalie Heim
Corey Johnson
Blake Lanphier
Darius McKoy
Shameeka McKoy
Rashelle Thomas
2022 Alumni
+–Brady Brown
Michelle Carr
Alicia del Aguila
Zoe Kaiser
Steve Kaufman
Robert Ortez
Leevi Stump
2021 Alumni
+–Tiffany Bailey
David Bohlen
Aaron Clark
Jes Daily
Gracie Danner
Erin Galloway
Luke Gosse
Erin Hargrove
Michael Hill
Alexis Mena
Eamon O’Toole
Georgina Sarpong
Larna Schnitker
Brad Stinson
Stan Usery