AFA Leader Institutes provide specialized information and interaction with a specific sector of the industry. Students are selected for each experience through a competitive application process. An Institute provides both professional development training and direct exposure to professionals and key environments and organizations within the given sector. Currently, AFA offers five Institute experiences. In the next few years, the AFA Leader Institute series will continue to expand to allow students to explore other sectors and geographic regions.  

If you are selected to attend an Institute, all of your hotel, meals, and program costs are covered by AFA. The only thing you are financially responsible for is travel. Have travel questions or need tips before you apply? Get more information on the AFA website.
 

• The AFA Food Institute in Chicago explores careers within the food industry. (May 19-21, 2024)
• The AFA Technology Institute in New Orleans, LA follows the commodity classic and focuses on the agriculture technology sector. (February 29 - March 2, 2024)
• The AFA Animal Institute in Kansas City allows students to experience the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. (April 21 - 23, 2024)
• The AFA Crop Science Institute in Sacramento, CA is held in rotation locations allow students to experience the breadth of the crop science industry. (July 21 - 23, 2024)
• The AFA Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., is held in conjunction with National Ag Day and focuses on the policy process. (Sept. 8 - 10, 2024)