This vital agriculture program is celebrating 40 years of inspiring the youth!

Inspiring young minds in the world of agriculture is what the Institute of Future Agricultural Leaders is all about. For 40 years, North Carolina State University has been an important partner of the program.

The state’s Farm Bureau caught up with a former student and current director for more on what the experience meant to her.

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