The Next Generation Farmer (NGF) Program will be held July 25-27 at Barren River Lake State Park in Glasgow. 

The conference is designed to prepare young people (high school graduates from 2010, 2011, or 2012) for full or part time careers in production agriculture. 

NGF will include dynamic workshops on topics such as marketing, strategic planning, risk management, and financing.  Instruction will include interacitve workshops, panel discussions with industry leaders, and farm tours. The conference will focus on leadership in agriculture and networking between agriculture producers.

Lodging and meals will be provided by Kentucky FFA Foundation Project LEAD. 

To apply for the program, complete the application form and submit it by March 1, 2012.  Completed applications should be mailed to:

     Matt Chaliff

     2121 Capital Plaza Tower

     Frankfort, KY 40601.

Next Generation Farmer Application