Kansas City, Mo. — Agriculture faces a variety of challenges and opportunities in the near future including finding a way to feed a growing global population and replacing retiring leaders.

In this environment, DuPont Pioneer sees great promise in the agriculture industry and is committed to training a new generation of agriculture leaders. One way Pioneer accomplishes this is supporting the Agriculture Future of America. AFA provides leader development programs for college students and young professionals pursuing careers in agriculture. Pioneer financially sponsors student delegates to the AFA Leaders Conference and invests time in building relationships with delegates.

Students, such as local student Denise Beam who attends The Pennsylvania State University, were able to gain added-value in the conference environment through personal interactions with Pioneer representatives. Beam from Elverson, Pa., was invited to a special breakfast at the conference where Pioneer representatives took the time to learn student’s stories as well as share the opportunities that Pioneer has to offer.