The American Soybean Association is now accepting applications for the Valent Ag Voices of the Future program, which will be held July 15-18, 2024, in conjunction with the summer ASA board meeting and Soy Issues Forum in Washington, D.C. The Ag Voices of the Future program is for students interested in improving their understanding of major agricultural policy issues and the importance of advocacy, along with those who wish to improve their understanding of various agriculture policy career paths. Class size is limited, and students must be at least 18 years old on or by July 15 to apply.

Bonus Opportunity through Agriculture Future of America

Through an ASA and Valent partnership with collegiate organization Agriculture Future of America, two students from the 2024 Ag Voices of the Future program will be considered for a complimentary registration, hotel stay, and travel allowance for the AFA Leaders Conference, November 7-10, 2024.

To apply for the Ag Voices of the Future program and be considered for an AFA Leaders Conference scholarship, students should visit the Ag Voices of the Future section of theto submit their application by March 6. To be considered for the Ag Voices of the Future program, applicants should check the box that reads “I have an interest in agriculture policy and would like to be considered for the ASA and Valent Ag Voices of the Future Program.”

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Maria Brockamp, mbrockamp@soy.org. All other inquiries regarding the Ag Voices of the Future program may be directed to Michelle Hummel, mhummel@soy.org.