Agriculture Future of America
Michael Curry is a Program Manager at Agriculture Future of America, overseeing scholarships, selection, and a Student Advisory Team. Michael previously worked at Intelinair, where Michael was a Customer Support Manager, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Covid Testing Center Supervisor. Michael has experience as an AFA Ambassador, Office Assistant, and Wholesale Intern. Michael also worked in various roles related to agriculture, such as Field Assistant, Ag Production Intern, and Crop Scout. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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.