Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Founded in 1981 and based in Bloomington, Illinois, the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation administers a two-year graduate-level program for Illinois residents aged 25 to 49 who are already active in various sectors of agriculture. The program aims to develop individuals into effective spokespersons, leaders, and policy and decision-makers within the agricultural sector. Participants are selected through a competitive process and engage in a series of seminars led by experts in the field, totaling more than 120 hours of classroom instruction at prominent Illinois universities. The curriculum includes visits to major corporations and extensive sessions with lawmakers in Springfield and Washington, as well as a two-week international study travel component. The foundation operates as a small to mid-sized organization in Bloomington, Illinois.