The Colorado Department of Agriculture is launching a new grant program to support the next generation in agriculture through scholarships, career development, and other leadership training opportunities. The NextGen Leadership grant program will provide funding to agricultural organizations and educational institutions that support developmental and training opportunities for people going into the broad and diverse agricultural industry.
“The Colorado Department of Agriculture is focused on supporting the next generation in agriculture by expanding access to learning and leadership opportunities,” said Tom Lipetzky, director of the Markets division at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “Agriculture is a critical industry and this program aims to support not just the next generation of farmers and ranchers, but also people trained in the biosciences, nutrition, meat science, veterinary science, agronomy, soil health, engineering, food safety, technology, product development, marketing, and logistics.”