Agriculture Future of America
Mark Stewart is currently serving as the President & CEO at Agriculture Future of America since June 2011. Prior to this, Mark held various leadership roles in development and communications at companies such as Don Bosco Center and Hartsook Companies, Inc. Mark's educational background includes an EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University, and a BS in Recreation from the same institution.
Agriculture Future of America
AFA creates partnerships that identify, encourage and support outstanding college students and young professionals pursuing careers in the agriculture and food industry. Founded in 1996 by R. Crosby Kemper and other agri-business leaders, AFA offers leader and career development training and community-based academic scholarships for individuals in college pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. AFA members share the belief that the production, processing and distribution of food and fiber, with support for agriculture business services, are vital for our nation’s economy, both now and in the future. These individuals share three characteristics – they are talented, passionate and committed to a career in agriculture. AFA’s strength comes from its unique partnerships with rural communities, corporations, foundations, colleges, universities, and individuals that support academic development, leader development and career development. This network creates an atmosphere that stimulates the development of professionalism, intrapreneurialism and intellectualism – each a key factor in human capital development.