Apply Now for Equipping Next Gen Ag Leaders Mentorship program

Deadline extended! Add your name to the great applicants we’ve received so far for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Equipping Next Gen Ag Leaders Mentorship program. Apply by January 3rd!

Are you a grad student or similar stage emerging leader interested in a career in agriculture and conservation? Are you ready to explore your purpose and possible career paths in a supportive environment that includes one-on-one mentorship and professional training? Over spring and summer 2025, the time commitment is a virtual, 2-hour monthly peer meet up, four 1:1 meetings with an amazing mentor (by phone or zoom), and one 2-day in-person retreat. All will foster a sense of belonging and community with an inspiring circle of peers! We would be delighted to have you as a part of our exceptional community of mentees - apply by January 3rd for the Spring 2025 cohort. If you know someone who might be interested, please spread the word by forwarding this email. This program is led by Dr. Akilah Martin in partnership with Green Lands Blue Waters. The program focuses on BIPOC graduate students in the Upper Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Missouri) who are interested in careers in agricultural conservation and committed to reaching farmers who have been historically underserved. The program provides opportunities to connect with farmers, professionals, scientists and peers representing diverse agricultural communities across the region. Program mentors have topic expertise and lived experience as people of color with careers in Midwest agriculture. Learn more about current mentors here. The program includes: one-on-one mentorship a virtual training series on preparing for a career in agriculture and natural resources a science communication workshop a farmer perspectives learning event an in-person retreat professional networking opportunities group mentoring

Apply now for the Next Gen Ag and Conservation Professionals Mentorship Program!