The importance of getting involved in agriculture and staying involved in agriculture is on my mind daily.

This last weekend I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of Alpha Zeta, Agricultural Honors Fraternity Members at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo! Boy was I impressed! I couldn't help but think that our industry REALLY needs to continue to reach out and encourage participation in agriculture!

Programs like FFA, 4-H and even Alpha Zeta will be what ultimately BUILDS OUR FUTURE with leaders ready to take charge.

I can say this much - the folks coming up through the ranks offer me all the encouragement in the world that American Agriculture will continue to lead the world in innovation!