2023 AFA Institute Selections Include Several CAFNR Students

AFA experiences connect students to a diverse community of peers and professionals who are passionate about food and agriculture.




Several CAFNR students were recently chosen as 2023 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Animal Institute and Food Institute selections. AFA experiences connect students to a diverse community of peers and professionals who are passionate about food and agriculture. The goal of the experiences is to challenge the way students think about themselves, their potential career and the agriculture industry.

2023 AFA Animal Institute Selections:

  • Addison Anna Brisbane, sophomore, agriculture
  • Caitlyn Kleffner, junior, animal sciences
  • Emily Popa, sophomore, animal sciences
  • Aleece Thornhill, junior animal sciences
  • Tanner Tipton, junior, animal sciences

2023 AFA Food Institute Selections:

  • Halley Blades, senior, food science and nutrition
  • Julia Ringhausen, senior, food science and nutrition
  • Blake Wright, senior, agribusiness management