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About The Alliance

The Alliance

Create lifelong relationships, develop the whole person and give back

Agricultural thought leaders. Change agents. Innovators. AFA alumni are passionate about seeking new ideas and differing perspectives that inspire personal growth and help them contribute to the future of the food, agriculture and natural resources industry.

Every alum gets exclusive access to programs and offerings that no other professionals in the industry get. No membership fees. Strictly learning, connection and fun.

National AFA Alliance Advisory Council

The Alliance Alumni Network is governed by the National AFA Alliance Advisory Council. The council is made up of 10 AFA alumni council members. During their terms of service, the council members support the mission of the Alliance and cultivate relationships among fellow alumni that encourage engagement with AFA. The National AFA Alliance Advisory Council is integral in ensuring the mission of the Alliance is fulfilled.

Recognize fellow alumni through the Bridge Builder Award and Celebration
Bring alumni together through casual, formal and virtual events
Encourage a philanthropic spirit among alumni and facilitate opportunities to reconnect by volunteering and giving
Continue the development of AFA alumni as thought leaders and change agents
Advisory Council Members
Clayton Michael-Butler
Clayton Michael-Butler
Chair, National AFA Alliance Advisory Council + Territory Sales Manager
Thunder Creek Equipment
Brad Blaha
Brad Blaha
Coordinator of Recruiting and Academic Services
South Dakota State University
Jessica Blosberg
Jessica Blosberg
Online EFL and Agriculture Teacher
Jacob Dailey
Jacob Dailey
Agency Manager
Terra Financial, Inc.
Nathan Laudan
Nathan Laudan
Director of Education
American Royal Association
Kate Maertens
Kate Maertens
DDG Merchandiser
Renewable Products Marketing
Mikaela Maloney
Mikaela Maloney
Social Media and PR Manager
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Topanga McBride
Topanga McBride
Integrated Producer
Middle
Heather Volpe
Heather Volpe
NK Seed Brand Marketing Lead
Syngenta
Ellen Zimmerman
Ellen Zimmerman
Director, Industry Relations
U.S. Grains Council