University of Minnesota-Crookston is offering a new certificate program aimed at educating those working in agriculture, food, and natural resource companies without two or four-year degrees who are interested in advancing within the industry. Steve Olson Consulting CEO Steve Olson says NXT Gen Ag teaches skills essential to business leadership. “It covers things like reading financial statements and other business management functions.” Olson is sharing this program at the Minnesota State FFA Convention which he considers an energizing experience. “This helps youth find what they’re good at and figure out a path forward.”


