January 2007

Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group XXVII are now available for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness.

Up to 30 individuals will be selected with preference given to individuals ages 25-50 who have demonstrated leadership potential," said Allen G. Blezek, Nebraska LEAD Program director.

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

Seminar themes include economics, foreign cultures, government, communications, international trade, politics, business, labor, environment, finance and industry, as well as agriculture, Blezek said.

The program is designed to prepare the spokespersons, problem-solvers and decision makers for Nebraska and its agricultural industry, Blezek said.

In its 26th year, the program is operated by the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council Inc., a nonprofit organization, 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 from the Nebraska LEAD Program, Room 318 Biochemistry Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-0763 or by calling (402) 472-6810.

Nebraska LEAD Program offices are in the University's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources on UNL's East Campus.

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