Agriculture Future of America Leader Institutes provide a unique opportunity to explore students’ interests and connect with industry professionals nationwide. Dive deep into various agriculture sectors through immersive, hands-on learning experiences designed to help students find their interests and build their network. Visit the AFA website to learn more about each institute.

AFA offers six institutes each year, including sustainability, plant science, precision agriculture, animal science, policy and food systems. Apply now. 

Sustainability: Feb. 9-11, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Precision Agriculture: March 2-4, 2025 in Denver, Colorado

Animal Science: April 13-15, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri

Plant Science: July 20-22, 2025 in Sacramento, Calififornia

Information about policy and food systems will be released soon. Contact Savannah Taylor (staylo59@calpoly.edu) with questions.