2009 AFA Alliance Forum
From Nov. 6-7, young professionals in the agriculture industry will gather to learn through interaction with national industry leaders and discussions with peers at the 2009 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Alliance Forum.
The theme for this year’s forum is “Cultivating Communication. Uniting Leaders.” Professionals in the agriculture and food industry will have an opportunity to examine their roles, gain insight into effective leadership and identify tools for day-to-day use while considering the implications of globalization and environmentalism.
Young professionals who attend the AFA Alliance Forum will benefit from industry knowledge seminars featuring Dr. J.B. Penn, chief economist with Deere & Company and Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse Communications.
Attendees will also participate in personal and professional development sessions featuring Jan Hargrave, Charlie Arnot and SHARE program manager, Jana McGuire.
The forum includes expert panel discussions and sessions covering the latest topics, issues and opportunities in the agriculture industry. Forum programs have also addressed development topics such as building trust in the workplace, unleashing talent, managing people, intergenerational expectations, work-life balance and civic and community leadership.
Additionally, the forum allows Alliance members to mentor, interact and network with more than 800 students, industry professionals, and community leaders at the AFA Leader in Agriculture award dinner held in conjunction with this annual event.
