Cultivating a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Agriculture

Conservation and sustainability are at the heart of agriculture. It encompasses more than soil management, cover crops, and irrigation systems. In partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, the AFA Sustainability Institute provides a deep dive into the world of conservation and natural resources.

Experience firsthand what diverse careers in this field look like, connect with industry leaders and peers, and engage in vital discussions impacting the industry. Find your path in conservation, agriculture, and natural resources management here.

Industry Exposure

Gather insights from executives and attend the annual NACD meeting

Talk it Out

Discuss innovations and recent challenges in sustainability

Explore Careers

Discover internships, jobs, organizations, and graduate programs focused on sustainability

Build Connections

Have dinner with industry guests and network with fellow students

See what students & industry are saying

I was able to truly grasp and understand the meaning of sustainability. As an undergraduate research assistant who is researching sustainability, I will be able to utilize what I have learned and the connections I made within my project. It was a great opportunity to experience sustainability very hands on and in person. I learned more here than what a textbook could provide.

Macie Miller

Texas Tech Univeresity

“The AFA Sustainability Institute has allowed me to understand some of the issues revolving around sustainability outside of my home state of Illinois. Being able to network with soil and water conservation district directors from across the U.S. has allowed me to understand these issues across the country."

Seth Mitchell

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Attending the AFA + NACD Sustainability Institute was an amazing opportunity to experience what agriculture looks like on our coasts! I left this institute with a new appreciation for sustainable agriculture practices because of the conversations with industry professionals.

Paige Roberts

Oklahoma State University

Conference Information

Dates

February 9-11, 2025

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

170 SW Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Questions?

Contact programs@agfuture.org

See the Agenda