Online class is 7 weekly sessions from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Online: Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 4

Program Objectives

GenerationNext helps emerging agricultural leaders strengthen the skills needed to lead people, improve business performance, make informed financial decisions and prepare their operations for long-term success.  

This program will help you: 

• Lead your team with greater confidence as you take on greater management responsibilities. 
• Make smarter business decisions, navigate challenges more effectively and communicate with confidence in difficult situations.  
• Discover your leadership style and learn how to adapt your approach to motivate and manage different personalities.  
• Build a stronger team by learning practical strategies to hire, motivate and retain great employees. 
• Gain the confidence to evaluate financial performance, make informed business decisions and identify opportunities to improve profitability.  
• Identify ways to strengthen customer relationships, increase business value and support long-term profitability.  
• Recognize risks before they become problems and develop strategies to protect your business and its future.  
• Expand your professional network by connecting with other emerging agricultural leaders from across the Northeast. 

Is GenerationNext Right for You?

GenerationNext is designed for emerging farm managers, next-generation owners and successors, family business members preparing for leadership roles, agricultural entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to improve management, financial and strategic business skills. If you find yourself in these scenarios, then GenerationNext is for you: 

• You're preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities. 
• You're making more business and financial decisions. 
• You want to strengthen your management and communication skills. 
• You're looking for practical tools to improve profitability and efficiency. 
• You want to connect with other emerging agricultural leaders facing similar challenges. 

It is not necessary to have an existing relationship with Farm Credit East to attend. However, the program is limited to students in our chartered territory which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. 

Learning Approach

GenerationNext combines practical exercises, real-world agricultural business scenarios, peer discussions and knowledgeable instruction to help you immediately apply what you learn to your operation. 

In addition to each seminar, participants will receive a reference manual with handouts and worksheets. Participants will receive a framed certificate of completion.  

GenerationNext is approved for USDA Farm Service Agency borrower training.

What you’ll gain 

You’ll leave GenerationNext with greater confidence, stronger leadership abilities, practical financial management skills and a clearer vision for the future of your business. Whether managing employees, evaluating investments or preparing for succession, you'll have tools you can use immediately. You’ll also build relationships with emerging farm managers and future industry leaders from across the Northeast to share ideas and learn from others' experiences long after the seminars conclude.

Investment

A $1,900 leadership development program for just $199. Through Farm Credit East's Young, Beginning, Small and Veteran incentive program, eligible participants can attend GenerationNext for only $199. 

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