Organizations, associations, and companies are invited to nominate ag leaders under the age of 40 who are changing the game.
Individuals also may be self-nominated for 2026, 40 Under Forty Awards.
Honorees will have demonstrated excellence in areas such as:
Organizations, associations, and companies are invited to nominate ag leaders under the age of 40 who are changing the game.
Individuals also may be self-nominated for the 2026, 40 Under Forty Awards.
Honorees will have demonstrated excellence in areas such as:
Nominees should meet a
combination of the following criteria:
• Innovation in Agriculture: Successfully introduced a new product, service, platform, or process that improves farming, food systems, or their enterprise.
• Business Growth: Demonstrated significant growth in customer base, revenues, or market expansion over the past 12–24 months.
• Thought Leadership: Integrated forward-thinking practices that positively impact environmental, economic, or social aspects of agriculture.
• Industry Influence: Recognized by peers and industry stakeholders as a leader or disruptor shaping the future of agriculture.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a bold vision in scaling or launching ventures in agriculture.
• Community Impact: Created measurable value for farmers, communities, underserved markets for the betterment of Rural America.
• Use of Technology: Effectively leveraged emerging technologies to solve pressing ag challenges.
Nominees should meet a
combination of the following criteria:
• Innovation in Agriculture: Successfully introduced a new product, service, platform, or process that improves farming, food systems, or their enterprise.
• Business Growth: Demonstrated significant growth in customer base, revenues, or market expansion over the past 12–24 months.
• Thought Leadership: Integrated forward-thinking practices that positively impact environmental, economic, or social aspects of agriculture.
• Industry Influence: Recognized by peers and industry stakeholders as a leader or disruptor shaping the future of agriculture.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a bold vision in scaling or launching ventures in agriculture.
• Community Impact: Created measurable value for farmers, communities, underserved markets for the betterment of Rural America.
• Use of Technology: Effectively leveraged emerging technologies to solve pressing ag challenges.
In a world where agriculture is evolving with lightning speed, this spotlight will recognize 40 standout individuals under 40 who are leading the charge.
Honorees will be recognized
during FarmCon,
Jan. 7-8, 2026
at the Loews Hotel
Kansas City, MO.
In a world where agriculture is evolving with lightning speed, this spotlight will recognize 40 standout individuals under 40 who are leading the charge.
Honorees will be recognized during FarmCon,
Jan. 7-8, 2026 at the Loews Hotel
Kansas City, MO.
