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Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program

IOWA CORN GROWER'S ASSOCIATION

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Iowa Corn I-LEAD Program

Overview: A two-year intensive leadership development program for industry professionals and farmers to increase knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This is Class 11 of the program.

Program Details

Geographic Scope: Iowa and beyond (includes domestic and international missions)

Focus Areas:

  • Leadership development

  • Effective communication

  • Policy development

  • Global agriculture

  • Industry networking

  • Farmer and producer volunteer development
    • Program Structure

    • Duration: Two years
    • Meetings: Approximately ten meetings over two years
    • Includes:
    • - Experience in Washington D.C. - Domestic mission - Optional international mission

      Eligibility

    • Industry professionals
    • Farmers and producers
    • Individuals interested in leadership roles within commodity organizations

    Contact Information

    Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager Email: rzumbach@iowacorn.org Phone: 515-225-9242 Sponsors: Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Corn Growers Association

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application
    - Applications available on Iowa Corn's website
    - Submit by the deadline

    2. Selection Criteria
    - Application quality
    - Essay
    - References
    - Background and experience

    3. Contact for Questions
    - Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager
    - Email: rzumbach@iowacorn.org
    - Phone: 515-225-9242

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-leadershipagriculture

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