Mentoring the Next Generation
Experience often times is the best teacher. Our CultivateGrowth Mentorship helps the next generation learn from the experience of others. Through this program, young, beginning and small farmers partner with experienced mentors generating an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge.
Professional business coaches and mentoring consultants facilitate the 18 month program. The program begins with a day of training and includes several coordinated conversations and site visits to mentor and mentee farms throughout the year. Some key areas of focus include: creating an effective business plan, managing risk, utilizing resources and overseeing day-to-day operations. Though these relationships will last long after, the official program concludes with a group celebration event at the end of the program.
Value to Mentor
- Satisfaction of helping and teaching the next generation
- Learning new ideas
- Gaining experience in the art of mentorship
Value to Mentee
- Gaining broad knowledge of industry dynamics and practices
- Networking with key industry contacts
- Understanding today’s agriculture business model
Now Accepting Applications!
The 2020 - 2022 CultivateGrowth Mentorship class celebrated their program conclusion in April 2022 and the 2022-2024 Mentorship program is now underway. If you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee in a future program, complete an application online today.
For more questions, contact your financial services officer or a branch near you.
