Contact:

Heidi Gant
317-692-7828
hgant@infb.org

(Indianapolis) – Nov. 9, 2026 – Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 L.E.A.D. cohort, Indiana Farm Bureau’s leadership development program.

Designed for INFB members and offered every other year, L.E.A.D. (Leadership. Education. Action. Development.) is a structured development course where participants move through the program together as a group.

The cost is $300 per person, and the application period closes Jan. 3. To be eligible for the program, you must be an INFB member in good standing and at least 21 years old by the first session.

Those selected for the program will be required to attend five sessions during 2027 with the first one slated for April 7-9. These sessions will help them to:

• Expand their agricultural and policy knowledge through farm tours, industry tours, and local and state legislative activities.
• Become more effective leaders at the local, state and national levels.
• Expand their network.
• Have clear communication and presentation skills to tell the story of agriculture.

An out-of-state trip also is part of the program’s curriculum to help participants learn about additional diverse agricultural industries and programs.

“L.E.A.D. is really a premier leadership program where you’re poured into in your personal and professional life,” said Shalyn Nelson, Putnam County Farm Bureau member and 2025 L.E.A.D. graduate. “It really has changed the way I look at leadership and how important it is to get involved.”

For more information and an application link, visit INFB’s website.

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About Indiana Farm Bureau: For more than 100 years, Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has protected and enhanced the future of agriculture and our communities. As the state’s largest general farm organization, INFB works diligently to cultivate a thriving agricultural ecosystem to strengthen the viability of Indiana agriculture. Learn more at INFB.org