Ontario applicants sought for young leader program
Grain Farmers of Ontario, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, are seeking applicants for the 2013 Young Leader program.
The program is recognized for its long standing tradition of identifying and cultivating the producer-leaders who are shaping the Canada-U.S. soybean industry. Next year marks the 29th year of the program.
“The Young Leader program is an exceptional leadership training program,” said ASA president Steve Wellman. “The knowledge gained from this program can be put to use immediately, not only in business, but personally as well. Soybean producers who are looking to take on future leadership roles at the provincial and/or national level should pursue this training as the first step on their journey.”
The 2013 class of Young Leaders and their spouses will participate in a leadership experience from Nov. 27 to 30, at Pioneer headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, and Feb. 26 to March 2, 2013 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Applications will be accepted until Aug. 1, 2012, and are available online at www.gfo.ca/youngleadersprogram.
ASA, its 26 state affiliates, including the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), and Pioneer will work together to identify the top producers to represent their province/state as part of this program.
One couple or individual from Canada will be chosen to participate.
For questions or to obtain a hard copy application, contact Valerie Gilvesy, member relations coordinator for GFO at 226-979-5581 or vgilvesy@gfo.ca.
