390. National FFA’s Scott Stump on developing future leaders, meeting industry needs + convening in Indianapolis for Convention

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Agbioscience

This weekly podcast dives into the agbioscience sector, where agriculture, life sciences innovation and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs across food, animal health. pl...

Developing and recruiting next generation talent is a critical topic for all industries and agbioscience leaders are no stranger to the conversation. This week, we are joined by National FFA CEO, Scott Stump, to examine how young leaders are developed, getting them engaged in agbioscience and looking ahead to the excitement that is October for National FFA in Indianapolis as their Convention and Expo looms near. We get into:   Scott’s story – from leading students in the ag classroom to leading the National FFA Organization  What the organization does and who it exists to serve  How Scott has seen the makeup of National FFA students evolve over his career – and how that’s changed the organization  What National FFA hears from industry partners on challenges they are facing in terms of workforce and talent development  How agriculture education will need to shift in the future to meet industry needs  The upcoming 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, what to expect and why it’s important to unite to share ideas  What’s ahead for National FFA