Emerging Leaders Program
Want to learn more about Texas agribusiness? TGFA’s Emerging Leaders Program is designed to improve the leadership skills of Texas agribusiness men and women. We accomplish that through three broad primary objectives:
- to increase member understanding and knowledge of Texas Grain & Feed Association’s mission, programs and services;
- to increase member understanding of the state and federal legislative and regulatory process; and
- to improve member understanding of Texas Agribusiness across the state.
This program is limited to a class of ten. Visit Facebook to see all the excitement from past tours and watch as current tours ensue!
Thank You to our Sponsors
2026-2027 Emerging Leaders:
• Dana Edwards // Ardent Mills
• Gene Wisniewski // Lone Star Grain
• Byars Ramsey // Triangle Insurance
• Lee Sadler // Bryant Grain Company
• Bobby Raymond // Bentoli
• Emily Milner // Livestock Nutrition Center
• Brian West // Material Motion
• Anthony Tanksley // The Titan Company
• Randy A. Meinke // AgTrust
• Maizie Organ // Scoular
2026-2027 Tour Schedule*
June 17-18 // DFW-- Orientation
August 12-13 // Amarillo
September 23-24 // Houston
November 18-19 // Corpus Christi
February 24-25 // Austin
April 5-7 // Galveston -- 129th Annual Meeting & Expo
*Schedule is subject to change
Requirements:
The program runs from June – April and requires attendance at Orientation, the Annual Meeting and at least two other tours. Participants will be recognized at the Annual Meeting upon completion of the program. Must be a current TGFA member and 21+ to enter this program.
Email tgfa@tgfa.com for more information.
Fees:
Tuition: $500
Covers cost of meals and program incidentals.
Other Costs:
Participants are responsible for travel costs, hotels and Annual Meeting registration.
Conduct:
Participants selected for the Texas Grain & Feed Association’s Emerging Leaders Program are part of a distinguished and highly regarded group within Texas agriculture. Selection into ELP reflects proven leadership potential, strong character, and a commitment to advancing our industry. Each class member is expected to conduct themselves as a responsible, engaged, and respectful leader throughout the program.
The values of the Emerging Leaders Program are recognized across the state, and every participant is entrusted with upholding those values. With the honor of being chosen for ELP comes a responsibility to themselves, their classmates, TGFA, and the broader agricultural community to demonstrate the highest personal and professional standards.
TGFA members, industry partners, and program alumni expect mature, ethical, and responsible behavior from all Emerging Leaders Program participants. Each individual represents not only themselves, but also the integrity and reputation of TGFA and Texas agriculture.
Terms:
Should employment change during the course of the program, entitlement to the ELP slot will be at TGFA President discretion. No refunds are given for any reason.
Have a headshot and bio prepared to upload when completing the registration form. Both will be used in a TGFA Member Spotlight.
Become an Emerging Leaders Sponsor to help us develop future leaders!