Micheal Clements, NAFB News Service

The National Corn Growers Association Monday announced a new women and mentors program. The first inaugural Women and Mentors Retreat will kick off virtually on October 15. Tara Smith, executive vice president at Michael Torrey and Associates and Kellie Bray, chief of staff at CropLife America, will open the event with a panel delving into mentorship relationships, including how these vital connections lead to career and personal growth. In January, NCGA will host a second virtual session and an in-person meeting in June 2021. The Women and Mentors program provides an opportunity for women looking to find the next steps in their leadership journey to partner with a mentor who has traveled that path, according to the organization. Mentors, who can be of any gender, both foster tomorrow’s leaders and learn how to share the wealth of knowledge and understanding accumulated through years of service. NCGA is still accepting applications at NCGA.com.