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AFA’s mission is to build bridges for young leaders to

foster engagement and innovation in food and

agriculture. Founded in 1996 by R. Crosby Kemper

and other agribusiness leaders, AFA offers leader

and career development training to young professionals

and college students pursuing careers in agriculture

and food.

Alpha Zeta is a professional fraternity of men and

women whose educational objectives and/or careers fall

within the broadly defined field of agriculture.

The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers

of America) envisions a future in which all agricultural

education students will discover their passion in life

and build on that insight to chart the course for their

educations, career and personal future.

The National Society for Minorities in Agriculture,

Natural Resources and Related Sciences is a national

society that welcomes membership of people of all

racial and ethnic group participation in agricultural and

related sciences careers.

Created in 2005 as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable

organization, the Center for Growing Talent by PMA is

growing the produce and floral industry’s future by

delivering education programs and networking events

that attract, develop and retain top talent to secure

a strong workforce for the global produce and

floral industry.

Agricultural education teaches students about

agriculture, food and natural resources. Through these

subjects, agricultural educators teach students a wide

variety of skills, including science, math,

communications, leadership, management and

technology. Currently there is a national shortage

of agricultural educators: there will be hundreds of

unfilled positions across the United States this year,

simply because not enough students are choosing to be

agricultural educators.

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is the

nation’s largest professional association for

professionals in marketing and agribusiness. Want to

make connections in the agri-marketing industry?

Stay current on the latest trends? Then NAMA is for you.

NAMA can help you gain a fresh outlook on the world of

agri-marketing and your place in it. Meet colleagues in

marketing, advertising, public relations, media

and more.

GET ASSOCIATED AgCareers.com

recommends the following professional associations to gain a broader understanding of agriculture and to network.

However, remember to explore other organizations and clubs more specific to your career path.