To develop the skills of Minnesota agricultural and rural leaders so they may maximize their impact and effectiveness in local, state, national, and international arenas. The need for Minnesota agricultural and rural communities to develop informed, decisive, communicative leaders to represent their interests in the future is critical. The pace of change quickens daily. The public becomes increasingly more removed from agriculture and rural America each year. Consequently, the task of promoting sound policy and keeping the public factually informed on the issues important to rural Minnesota will only grow more difficult for the leaders of the future.
Program is designed to facilitate the development of leaders for future decades.
Through intensive study, training, and travel experience, men and women will be able to realize more of their leadership potential in a shorter period of time. The result will be better, more effective organizations and a better rural Minnesota. To communicate persuasively and effectively in all situations. To successfully manage conflict and disputes. To build and lead strong organizations able to maximize their leverage of resources.