Program Curriculum
The Iowa Soybean Association's Ag-Urban Initiative is looking for Iowans who would like to shape the future direction of our state. Applications for the 2012 Ag-Urban Initiative class are now being accepted. The program brings together community leaders from agricultural and urban professions and encourages them to further develop their leadership skills while seeking opportunities to improve Iowan's quality of life.
Applications may be submitted from now until Friday, December 2nd, 2011.The 2012 Class will meet four times in preparation for the Second Annual Ag-Urban Initiative Summit. That event, planned by the class, will cover those issues that class members believe are most important in building a better Iowa. Classes are tentatively scheduled for:
- Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at the Iowa Soybean Association, Ankeny
- Friday, February 17th, 2012, with an optional Day on the Hill on Thursday, February 16th
- Friday, March 23rd, 2012
- Thursday, June 21st, 2012
- Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012, Second Annual Ag-Urban Initiative Summit
If you have a passion for Iowa and what makes living here great, and if you are interested in extending your leadership abilities beyond your home community, consider getting involved with the Iowa Soybean Association's Ag–Urban Initiative. Learn more by contacting Val Plagge or Carol Balvanz, or continue to check out the Ag-Urban Initiative website for more information and an application form.
