IALF

About the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”  - Franklin Roosevelt Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) works to build knowledgeable, effective leaders for agricultural industry – leaders who will confront the most urgent and pressing issues of global and local food security and sustainability. In 1981, it was recognized ...
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DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS FOR AGRICULTURE

Education

IALP equips agricultural professionals with the knowledge, skills and expertise to take on influential roles in our industry and our communities. The unique learning experience cultivates a deeper understanding of a wide range of issues and helps foster critical thinking.

Leadership

Through in-depth seminars led by expert speakers, IALP strives to provide opportunities for our participants to develop skills and gain insights to prepare them to be confident, effective leaders for agriculture, their country and community.

Networking

IALP participants develop personal and professional relationships with classmates as well as alumni that extend well beyond the 19-month leadership program. Seminars offer excellent opportunities to connect with ag leaders, educators and public officials.

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OUR MISSION

To develop knowledgeable and effective leaders to become policy and decision makers for the agricultural industry.