UNL CropWatch May 14, 2010: LEAD Deadline June 15: Step Up to Become an Ag Leader

UNL CropWatch May 14, 2010: LEAD Deadline June 15: Step Up to Become an Ag Leader

May 14, 2010

As the number of individuals involved in agriculture continues to decrease — and the challenges continue to increase — the need for highly trained, effective and articulate spokespersons and leaders in the agricultural industry becomes even more critical. If you would like to be a part of the leadership necessary to chart the course now and in the future, and you are presently involved in production agriculture or agribusiness, there will never be a better time to apply to the Nebraska LEAD Program.
 

Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group XXX (30) are being accepted until June 15 for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness.
 

“Up to 30 motivated men and women with demonstrated leadership potential will be selected from five geographic districts across our state," said Terry Hejny, Nebraska LEAD Program director.

In addition to monthly three-day seminars throughout Nebraska from mid-September through early April each year, Nebraska LEAD Fellows also participate in a 10-day National Study/Travel Seminar and a two-week International Study/Travel Seminar.

According to Hejny, content essential to leadership focuses on interpersonal skill development, communications, sociology, education, public policy issues, economics, community development, natural resources, and cultural understanding. The Nebraska LEAD Program is designed to prepare the spokespersons, problem-solvers and decision makers for Nebraska and its agricultural industry.
 

In its 29th year, the program is operated by the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council, a nonprofit organization, in collaboration with the UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and in cooperation with Nebraska colleges and universities, business and industry, and individuals throughout the state.

Applications are due no later than June 15 and are available via e-mail from the Nebraska LEAD Program. Please contact Shana at sgerdes2@unl.edu. You can also request an application by writing Room 318 Biochemistry Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-0763 or by calling (402) 472-6810.

Nebraska LEAD Program offices are in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
 

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