Emerging Ag Leaders Conference

The Emerging Ag Leaders Conference invites everyone in high school (individuals grades 8-12) and college interested in exploring future jobs in agriculture. Our goal is to bridge the gap between students interested in jobs in agriculture and professional women in agriculture. 

More information for this year's forum can be found below. 

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Statement: Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

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Emerging Ag Leaders Conference Team

Beth Vansickle, ANR Extension Educator- Logistics Contact
Michele Jones, ANR Extension Educator- Accommodations Contact 
Anya Aulbach, 4-H Extension Educator- Registration Contact
Jesi Davenport, ANR Extension Educator 
Amy Webster, ANR Extension Educator 
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February 18, 2026
9:30 AM -5:00 PM EST
2026 Emerging Ag Leaders Conference
Monroe Convention Center
Bloomington, Indiana
Cost $35 per person (All individuals in grades 8-12 & college)
Lunch Included
 
Please Register by January 31, 2026 

 

Sessions Include

TBA
Participants are encouraged to dress in FFA Official Dress or business professional dress
Consider staying the night and participating in the
2026 Purdue EDGE in Ag Conference
February 19, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement: Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Michele Jones prior to the meeting at 765-342-1010 or jonesm@purdue.edu  by 2/7/26

For special dietary needs contact Michele Jones 765-342-1010 or jonesm@purdue.edu  by 2/7/26.​

Language Access Statement: If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Michele Jones prior to the meeting at 765-342-1010 or jonesm@purdue.edu by 2/7/26

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