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Soybean Leadership College

ASA/DuPont Young Leader Program

Leadership at Its Best

 


2013 Young Leaders in Kissimmee, Fla. (ASA photo by Jim Spelios)

March 7, 2013:

2013 Young Leader Class Completes Part 2 of Leadership Development Training

The 2013 class of ASA/DuPont Young Leaders participated in Part 2 of their leadership development training Feb. 26-March 2 in Kissimmee, Fla., in conjunction with Commodity Classic. Young Leaders heard presentations on leadership motivation, the future of agriculture and how to improve soybean and corn yields, networked with their state leaders, and participated in Commodity Classic events. They rounded out their week of personal growth by receiving awards for their outstanding leadership during the ASA Awards Banquet on March 1.

Select Young Leaders from this year’s class will have the opportunity to participate in Part 3 of the program, where they will go to Washington, D.C. and lobby on Capitol Hill before heading to DuPont headquarters for lab tours and meetings with DuPont executives.

The 2013 class of Young Leaders are:

Jamie and Wendy Yeager (Ala.)
Ryan and Sara Bell (Ark.)
Christopher Worsham (Ga.-Fla.)
Lynn Rohrsheib and Doug Kirk (Ill.)
Joe and Cheryl Tuholski (Ind.)
Todd Lewis (Iowa)
Wayne Jeardoe (Kan.)
Joanna and Craig Carraway (Ky.)
Russell and Erika Rogers (La.)
Howard and Sandra Reyburn (Mid-Atl.)
Brian and Kim Fruechte (Minn.)
Paul and Tanya Crabtree (Mo.)
Shane and Nicole Greving (Neb.)
Michael and Renee McPherson (N.C.)
Jay and Lisa Gudajtes (N.D.)
Jeff and Caitlyn Heimerl (Ohio)
Lee and Mary Rogers (S.C.)
Craig and Jennifer Converse (S.D.)
Hunter Grills (Tenn.)
Nicholas Moody (Va.)
Jerry and Nicolle Emmert (Wis.)
Dave and Lisa Mardlin Vandewalle (Ontario, Canada)
 

 
The ASA/DuPont Young Leader program is a leadership training program designed for soybean growers and their spouses/significant others who are interested in developing their skills to represent the ideals of soybean growers domestically and internationally, and pursue leadership positions at the state and/or national level. The knowledge gained from the program is beneficial in any setting—whether on the farm or off. The program is managed by the American Soybean Association and sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont Business. As sponsor of the program, Pioneer covers the cost of airline flights, hotel rooms, ground transportation, meals, etc. for all participants and their spouses.

ASA works with it’s state affiliates to find interested candidates to apply for the program. Candidates are chosen from 26 soybean producing states and Canada. The newly selected Young Leaders must agree to attend two phases of training. Part one is held at Pioneer headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, and Part two is held in conjunction with the annual Commodity Classic convention and trade show.

Criteria for selection is as follows:

1. Up and coming innovative, soybean farmers, who are looking to participate in a leadership program that will give them the building blocks to take on bigger leadership roles. Applicants must show assertive leadership qualities demonstrated through community activities, production/marketing of soybeans, or other areas of responsibility.

2. Active support of agriculture and interest in serving as an American Soybean Association leader.

3. Demonstrate and promote natural resources stewardship using best management practices and conservation practices.

4. Selected candidates must be, or agree to become a member of their state soybean association/ASA. Membership in your state soybean association is the same as membership in ASA.

5. There is no age limit, however, producers and their spouses must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

6. If a grower is in his/her first year of service on his/her State Association Board, they are eligible to participate in this training, however, it is not designed for Board members with service years beyond the first year.
 

We are looking for persons who are interested in gaining knowledge to take that next step in leadership...Actual age is not a factor.

Benefits of the Young Leader Program

Young Leaders become valuable, active members of agricultural organizations and volunteer groups at state and local levels.

Many graduates of this leadership training program become officers of their State and or National Association Board of Directors. Other graduates become membership recruiters, key committee members, or membership directors.

Spouses learn more about the farm operation and industry issues that affect soybean growers and their families.

Participants learn more about their personal leadership style and how to achieve a greater level of success in their business.

Networking and camaraderie developed with other producers from 25 states and Canada helps build friendships that last a lifetime.

This seminar is an intensive course that is designed for the participants to enhance their leadership skills, as well as meet and learn from other Young Leaders from around the country. Selected participants will be expected to dress in business casual attire while attending the program and should be prepared to discuss soybean industry related issues. The program is a business type endeavor. There is LIMITED free time and pre-arranged, scheduled time to visit Commodity Classic. The participants primary reason for being there is to attend Young Leader training.

The training is interactive and includes evening group meals and activities. Young Leaders and their spouses are expected to participate fully in all training aspects and evening activities. Because of the training schedule, babies and young children are not allowed to attend the program or activities.

 


For Information, contact:
Michelle Siegel
ASA Corporate Development Manager
American Soybean Association
12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63141
Ph. 314-754-1328
Fax 314-576-2786
msiegel@soy.org

 

 

 


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