L.E.A.D. Program

(Leadership. Education. Action. Development.) 

The Indiana Farm Bureau L.E.A.D. program is an every other year, cohort based leadership development program, designed for members of Indiana Farm Bureau. Ideal candidates are individuals interested in enhancing their leadership skills, building their professional network, and understanding socioeconomic impacts on the agricultural industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their agricultural knowledge, while growing as a leader within Indiana Farm Bureau. These individuals should be committed to becoming more effective leaders at the local, state, and national levels.

The application period to join the 2025 L.E.A.D. class is now closed. The next application period will open January 2027.

Objectives:

The Indiana Farm Bureau L.E.A.D. program will:

• Develop and enhance the leadership skills of Indiana Farm Bureau members.
• Educate members on the importance of advocating for agriculture.
• Provide professional networking opportunities for Indiana Farm Bureau members.
• Expand the agricultural knowledge of members through providing a broader understanding of the industry. 
  

Summary of Sessions & Dates

Selected participants must attend all scheduled sessions.

Applications closed on March 7, 2025. All class participants will be selected and notified on or before March 21, 2025.  

Requirements & Expectations

• Applicants must be paid INFB members in good standing for a minimum of 30 days and at least 21 years old at the time of the first session (April 2025). There will be a max of 10 selected candidates for each L.E.A.D. class.
• INFB will pay for hotels, meals, airline travel (when applicable), and other fees associated with the program. A $250 program fee is required for programming materials and additional accommodations. This program fee must be paid, in full, prior to the start of the first session. All LEAD participants must have a valid driver’s license and/or be able to provide their own transportation to all in-state sessions. Mileage that you incur traveling to and from sessions will not reimbursable.
• Class attendance is a priority when participating in the L.E.A.D. program. Please review the dates above to confirm your availability. If you miss a session, you will not be eligible to participate in the trip or graduation celebration at the annual INFB state convention. INFB staff will provide selected applicants with work/school excusal letters upon request.
• Current members of the YF&AP state committee, Women’s Leadership Committee, INFB Board of Directors, or INFB staff may not apply for LEAD without prior approval from the Leadership Development Coordinator. Previous members of these listed groups are eligible and encouraged to apply. Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance staff are eligible to apply for LEAD if they receive approval from their direct reports.
• Applications for the class of 2025 will be accepted until midnight on March 7, 2025.
• Following the close of applications, a panel of judges will review, and score all submitted applications. INFB staff will determine the next step in the selection process and communicate appropriately with all applicants. Applicants will be notified of their selection status within 2 weeks of the close date.

Contact:

If you have questions or would like additional information, please email engagement@infb.org.

Meet the 2025 L.E.A.D. Class

2023 L.E.A.D. Class

Graduate Testimonials