(NAFB.com) – The National Corn Growers Association is partnering with the Farm Credit Council to launch a new mentor program called On Deck. The program connects seasoned grower leaders with young and beginning agriculturalists to build NCGA’s roster of champions. “Farm Credit is excited to partner with the National Corn Growers Association on this effort to build the bench of future industry leaders,” said Anne Thompson of Farm Credit Council. “We hope that through this program, young producers can gain exposure to all the association has to offer earlier than they might have otherwise.” The mentees for the program were nominated and selected by NCGA state partners to participate in three months of programming with their mentors. Three of the mentees are from Iowa and one is from Michigan. NCGA leaders say the program will help young farmers overcome the obstacles that they may face in what can be a rough profession.
