Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT)

Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT)

Overview: A one-year leadership development program focused on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry.

Program Details

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Focus Areas:

Leadership development

Corn industry education

Policy development

Industry operations and tours

Networking with industry professionals

Eligibility

• Any post-secondary student who has completed high school
• Currently attending an Iowa college or university
• Pursuing a career in agriculture

Program Activities

Students participate in four sessions over one year:
• Session 1: November 9-10
• Session 2: January 25-26
• Session 3: March 28-29
• Session 4: Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit (Optional)

Activities include Capitol visits, tours of industry leaders' operations, networking opportunities, and expanded knowledge of commodity organizations.

Contact Information

Brian Bell, Iowa Corn Director of Leadership and Organizational Development Email: bbell@iowacorn.org Website: www.iowacorn.org/CAT