Jan 24, 2022 - Jan 26, 2022 All Day
Leadership Academy is a two-session program that prepares state corn leaders to lead their respective state grower associations and check-off boards. The program will focus on various aspects of leadership training and key agricultural issues in a world with ever-changing consumer and environmental concerns. Growers will gain a keener insight into association management and how different leadership styles can come together in building an efficient organization. Media training and effective advocacy communications play a key role in this program as our grower leaders take a more active role as spokespersons for their state and national corn organizations. Hear what other corn growers have to say about NCGA Leadership Programs. Who should attend? States are encouraged to submit two individuals – their grower association vice-president/president and/or their checkoff chair/vice-chair, or other leaders at their discretion. Applicants should not have already participated in...
Learn MoreFeb 4, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Virtual
Interested in enhancing your advocacy skills? Apply for the 2022 ACE Series by Friday, January 21st. NCGA’s ACE Series (Advocating for Corn Effectively) is designed to create prepared, informed, and effective advocates to carry the message of corn growers’ public policy priorities to elected officials across the nation. This virtual program will be conducted in a series of three live modules. How Congress Really Works -- Friday, February 4th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST Effective Advocacy -- Friday, February 11th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST Becoming a Trusted Resource -- Friday, February 18th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST If you have questions regarding the program or would like to apply, email Gaylen Holloway at holloway@ncga.com.
Learn MoreFeb 11, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Virtual
Interested in enhancing your advocacy skills? Apply for the 2022 ACE Series by Friday, January 21st. NCGA’s ACE Series (Advocating for Corn Effectively) is designed to create prepared, informed, and effective advocates to carry the message of corn growers’ public policy priorities to elected officials across the nation. This virtual program will be conducted in a series of three live modules. How Congress Really Works -- Friday, February 4th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST Effective Advocacy -- Friday, February 11th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST Becoming a Trusted Resource -- Friday, February 18th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST If you have questions regarding the program or would like to apply, email Gaylen Holloway at holloway@ncga.com.
Learn MoreFeb 18, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Virtual
Interested in enhancing your advocacy skills? Apply for the 2022 ACE Series by Friday, January 21st. NCGA’s ACE Series (Advocating for Corn Effectively) is designed to create prepared, informed, and effective advocates to carry the message of corn growers’ public policy priorities to elected officials across the nation. This virtual program will be conducted in a series of three live modules. How Congress Really Works -- Friday, February 4th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST Effective Advocacy -- Friday, February 11th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST Becoming a Trusted Resource -- Friday, February 18th 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST If you have questions regarding the program or would like to apply, email Gaylen Holloway at holloway@ncga.com.
Learn MoreMar 10, 2022 - Mar 12, 2022 All Day
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
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Learn MoreJun 27, 2022 - Jun 28, 2022 All Day
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
This program focuses on creating a diverse network of individuals who want to see more female engagement in agriculture. We are creating this network in two distinct ways: The in-person Women and Mentors Retreat and pairing mentors and mentees at the retreat to work on their goals together during the following year (and beyond). This network is already filled with people who can act as an incredible resource for each other. We look forward to building on this strong network for the future! Women who would like to grow their skills and get more involved at the state and national level are encouraged to apply as mentees. Anyone who would like to help women achieve their leadership goals is encouraged to apply to be a mentor. The first annual retreat in June of 2021 was a great success, and we are now taking applications for the class of 2022. Our in-person session will be held June 27-28, 2022. If you apply early, you’ll also gain access to our quarterly lunch and learn...
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