Applications including all required signatures, two (2) letters of recommendation and essay MUST be received by August 1. Applications can be submitted via email, fax or U.S. mail.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Program Objectives:

1. Improve personal leadership skills, enhance self-confidence, and develop agriculture and natural resource awareness.

2. Encourage a network of leaders to take an active leadership role in community, state and national issues.

3. Promote Idaho agriculture and the development of strong rural communities.

4. Continue to build a network of informed, trained and motivated rural leaders in Idaho.

Printable Application (pdf)

The following commodity, agribusiness and organizations have recognized the benefit of LIA and have provided sponsorship support for participants. Thanks to all LIA sponsors through the years.

Bureau of Land Management

Canyon County Farm Bureau

Coors Brewing Company

Crop Production Services

Glanbia Foods, Inc.

Idaho Alfalfa & Clover Seed Commission

Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts

Idaho Association of Weed Control Supts

Idaho Barley Commission

Idaho Cooperative Council

Idaho Department of Fish & Game

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation

Idaho Grain Producers Association

Idaho Hay and Forage Association

Idaho Rural Partnership

Idaho Soil Conservation Commission

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association

Idaho Water Users Association

Idaho Weed Control Association

Idaho Wheat Commission

Intermountain Community Bank

J.R. Simplot Company

Nezperce Prairie Grass Growers Association

Northwest Farm Credit Services

Nyssa-Nampa Beet Growers Association

Pioneer Hi-Bred International

Primeland Cooperatives

Producers Supply Cooperative

UI College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

United Dairymen of Idaho

USDA Farm Service Agency

USDA Risk Management Agency

USDA Rural Development

Scholarships

The LIA foundation annually provides scholarship support for individuals who may need assistance related to tuition or expenses for participation in LIA. These scholarship dollars are provided through the annual LIA Alumni Auction and other investments made in the LIA Foundation.

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