College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Agricultural Leadership Development Program

Year Funded

2005

Amount

$144,440

Project will develop a leadership seminar where participants will learn of pertinent agricultural issues and develop leadership skills. The project will conduct eight three-day seminars that targets agricultural professionals aged 25-45. The program will enhance the economic impact of participants by increasing their understanding of their businesses, industries, communities, economies and society as they are related to agriculture and rural communities. The program will enhance participants’ capacities in problem solving, interpersonal communications, practical application of leadership abilities, and participatory processes to enable them to more effectively address contemporary issues related to agriculture, rural communities and citizens.

Bill Collins / Billy Caldwell
NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc. Box 7643, NCSU Raleigh, NC 27695