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Alumni Directory broken down by AgLeadership classes.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Leadership Development Program.

Created in 1988 to enhance leadership in rural Louisiana, the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program is a highly successful, two-year program of study that prepares young men and women, dedicated to agriculture, for the leadership challenges of the future..

The LSU AgCenter is committed to investing resources into the citizens of Louisiana. Our leadership programs are designed to enhance agriculture and communities throughout the state.

A sample curriculum for the Community Leadership and Economic Development program.

(Distributed 06/30/08) Participants in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program visited Washington, D.C., in mid-June as part of the two-year study program. Briefings on agricultural issues and visits with Louisiana’s legislative delegation were some of the highlights of the June 10-14 study tour to Washington, D.C., for this 11th class to participate in the program coordinated by the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed 01/17/08) Twenty-five men and women from across Louisiana began a two-year venture in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program when they attended their first class last week (Jan. 8-10) in Baton Rouge.

The Ag Leadership curriculum requires about 40 days of training, which includes lectures, field trips, and study tours.

Members of 4-H Clubs across Louisiana are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they’re showing it through a variety of community service projects.For example, Ouachita Parish 4-H’ers are collecting books to distribute to hospitals and charity organizations in their parish.