Program Manager – Competency Program Design & Exec. ›

Kansas City, None, Midwest United States, USA

04/24/25

Agriculture is essential to the future of our interconnected world. We need leaders ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges — things like food security, sustainable energy and environmental quality — head-on. That’s why we empower young leaders to succeed in ag and food.

 

HOW DO WE DO IT?

 

Our programmatic experiences and scholarships help dynamic, diverse young leaders develop their personal skills and prepare for careers in the food, agriculture and natural resources industries.

 

PROFESSIONAL KNOW-HOW

We teach students how to succeed in their future careers.

 

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES

Our partners give students a taste of the real work they could do.

 

SEED THE TALENT PIPELINE

Our students have a head start on their career trajectory.

 

REALIZE POTENTIAL

We help students become better versions of the leaders they already are.

 

Discover Your Path in Agriculture

Shaping your passion for ag into a rewarding and impactful career can be daunting, but Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Programs can help. AFA Programs let you explore your interests, build personal skills and connect with industry professionals and peers from across the country.

 

 

Leaders Conference

Join us for a four-day event where you’ll get to work on your professional skills, make connections with fellow students and hear from the folks guiding the agriculture industry today. The Conference's four Tracks, matched to your year in college, help you cultivate the six core competency areas of professional success: Relationship development, collaboration, career management, cultural EQ, interpersonal IQ, and systems thinking. You’ll receive training in time management and goal setting while exploring career paths in the agriculture and food industry.

 

 

Leader Institutes

Dive deep into various agriculture sectors through immersive, hands-on learning experiences designed to help you find your niche at AFA Leader Institutes.

 

Sustainability Institute in Partnership with NACD

Find your path in conservation, agriculture and natural resources management here.

 

Precision Agriculture Institute

Connect with AFA partners and industry leaders for exclusive opportunities at Commodity Classic and forge your future in the precision agriculture space here.

 

Animal Institute

Through industry tours ranging from livestock operations to animal health companies, engage in hands-on career exploration in the animal world.

 

Plant Science Institute

Experience exciting farm tours, explore cutting-edge seed labs, and discover firsthand the diverse career opportunities in this field.

 

Policy Institute

Participate in dynamic panel discussions, ask thought-provoking questions, and work through hands-on scenarios related to ag policy.

 

Food Systems Institute

Gain firsthand experience through exclusive industry tours, visiting sites like meat packing facilities, roasteries, sensory labs and grain companies.

 

 

Other Experiences

 

AllianceX

This two-day event sharpens your skills and prepares you for the next stage in your professional journey.

 

Destination Alliance

This experience is designed for AFA Alumni to learn from experts, executives and entrepreneurs around the world who keep their traditions alive while