DECEMBER 18, 2024:
Seven South Dakotans have been chosen for the inaugural class of a new, agricultural leadership program being launched in the state.
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy Steering Committee Chairman Eric Jennings says the hope is this class– and future classes– will increase the number of people willing to take leading rolls for the various agriculture-related groups in the state.
Jennings says the class members represent varying degrees of experience.
One of the features of the Academy, according to Jennings, is showing the future leaders aspects of South Dakota agriculture that they may not otherwise have an opportunity to see.
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy class members come from Howard (Mitchell Vander Wal), Kimball (Colin Geppert), Lake Preston (Riley Casper), Mitchell (Addie Womack), Canova (Colton and Maria Buus) and Centerville (Trevor Johnson).
South Dakota Corn and Farm Credit Services of America are collaborating with the Cattlemen’s Association to facilitate the program.
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AUGUST 21, 2024:
Sept. 1, 2024, is the application deadline for an agricultural leadership academy being launched in South Dakota.
Eric Jennings is a past president of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association and chair of the SDCA Leadership Academy Steering Committee. He says they’ve partnered with South Dakota Corn and Farm Credit Services of America.
Jennings says leaders in the cattle business must understand the unique challenges faced by all segments of the industry
Jennings says the program will drive sustainable growth and positively impact the beef production industry by equipping participants with critical skills, knowledge and networks. He says participants in the Leadership Academy will connect with fellow professionals, industry leaders and potential mentors.
To be eligible, applicants must be members of SDCA, at least 21 years old, and actively involved in the South Dakota cattle industry.
Those interested can learn more and apply by going to sdcattlemen.org.
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