Seven students have been selected to participate in this year’s Gateway to Ag Careers program, hosted by AgGateway and sponsored by the AgCIO Roundtable, with additional support from Syngenta. The selected students will attend the 2026 AgGateway Annual Meeting and Conference, November 9-11 in Nashville, to engage with attendees, sit in on educational sessions, and learn more about the many career opportunities that agriculture has to offer.

“We’re excited to be hosting these exceptional students at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference,” says Brent Kemp, AgGateway President and CEO. “Interest in the program has continued to grow over the years, and participants bring a wide range of interests and disciplines to the program.”

The following students will be participating in the 2026 Gateway to Ag Careers program:
Eleanora Bernstein, Arizona State University
Anslee Boyd, Mississippi State University
Ella Britt, Mississippi State University
Avyukta (Avi) Davu, Purdue University
Madison Hicks, North Dakota State University
Kristen Platt, Arizona State University
Aryan Sharma, Purdue University

AgGateway started the program because agriculture’s long-term sustainability will rest on its ability to attract the best and brightest among the next generation of college graduates to build long-term careers in the industry. The nomination process requires students to submit an essay and a letter of recommendation and additional supporting documentation from their instructor or adviser.

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