Leaders selected for the program will grow and develop through experiential learning and participating in an engaging, dynamic curriculum. The program provides participants – leaders from the entire value chain – the advanced skills necessary to lead animal agriculture into the future.
In addition to the curriculum components above, cohort members will be assigned a group capstone project(s) to work on throughout the 16-month Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders program, utilizing the expertise and areas of interest of sponsors and funders as the foundation for the project(s). The project(s) will serve as an applied learning experience for participants to put their learned skills into action, ending the program with sharing project outcomes in a final presentation at NIAA Annual Conference.
Candidates must demonstrate leadership in the agriculture industry and be committed to advancing animal agriculture’s role in today’s food system. Applicants must also have a track record of leadership in local, regional or national organizations and/or their place of employment.
Accepted candidates are expected to actively participate in every session of the 16-month program. The five in-person seminars are approximately three days each, from January 2022 through April 2023. Virtual meetings or webinars (1-2 hours each) will be held between in-person sessions for additional programming and capstone project work time.
The value of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders program is estimated be over $10,000 per participant. Due to the support from members and partners, participants’ investment for the program is $1,000. Room, board, and transportation during each seminar are covered. Cost of transportation to and from each seminar is the responsibility of the participant as are incidental expenses.
The application link is available through a nominating organization. Contact Emily Lehning at leadership@animalagriculture.org if you are interested in applying for the program and being connected with a nominating organization.
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