The National FFA Organization is hosting its summer Next Gen Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 25-28. The conference topic is 鈥淔ood Products and Processing Systems, and high school attendees will learn through informational sessions, panels, and tours.
鈥淲e鈥檙e looking forward to the students learning more about the value of food products and processing systems during the upcoming Next Gen Conference,鈥 says Joe Martin, Program Specialist for Advocacy, Literacy, and Ag-Based Experiences with National FFA. 鈥淥ne of the key goals of FFA is to equip our future workforce pipeline with talent that will feed, fuel, and clothe the world.鈥
The conference is a big educational opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that meets this goal. Tour locations in Minneapolis during the conference include Second Harvest Heartland, Cargill, Food Building, and Ardent Mills. With FFA membership at 945,000, those interested in attending are selected through a competitive application process.
