Program to Honor Young Farmers, Entrepreneurs, Innovators Driving Today’s Ag Revolution

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AgPR) Oct. 16, 2025 - FARMCON is calling on the trailblazers, the groundbreakers, and the unstoppable forces of success in agriculture. The FARMCON 40 Under Forty Awards will honor farmers, entrepreneurs and agribusiness professionals who are redefining the future of farming through bold leadership, technological innovation, and deep-rooted community impact.

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 in Kansas City.

Whether it's creating new market opportunities, launching game-changing ag-tech, or transforming the rural landscape, the selected honorees will be the role models who are already making a difference. Nominees will be those uniquely positioned to lead the bold new era of American agriculture, where tradition meets innovation, and the future is rooted in resilience, driven by technology and powered by unwavering optimism and commitment.

"We're putting a well-deserved spotlight on the men and women poised to lead American agriculture into a new rural renaissance, from soil to services to software," said Kevin Van Trump, Founder of FARMCON. "These are the farmers, innovators and entrepreneurs stepping forward with relentless enthusiasm toward a brighter agriculture, one that blends ag-tech, ingenuity, and the work ethic and optimism that has always driven the spirit of rural America, our farms, and our communities."

Nominations Now Open

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. The application process is simple:
Fill out the nomination form at https://bit.ly/4pzEJwW?r=qr or scan the following QR code:

• Ensure all fields are accurately completed to qualify.
• Finalists will be recognized at FARMCON 2026, held January 7-8 at Loews Hotel, Kansas City.
• One exceptional individual from the honoree list will be named the 2026 FARMCON Ag Leader of the Year.

Honorees will have demonstrated excellence in areas such as:
• Launching transformative products or platforms in agriculture
• Leveraging emerging technology to solve critical ag challenges
• Putting agricultural innovation into action in their farming operations
• Growing rural economies and empowering rural communities
• Becoming thought leaders who influence policy, sustainability, or societal aspects of agriculture.

Be there when the future is announced. Join us at FARMCON 2026 for the official 40 Under Forty Ag Leader of the Year reveal.

Nominate. Apply. Lead.
Help us recognize the present and future of farming by submitting your application or nominate an ag innovator today at https://bit.ly/4pzEJwW?r=qr