By Dr. Bobby Soileau
LSU AgCenter
The application for Class XVIII of the LSU AgCenter Agricultural Leadership Development Program is now available. The new class will begin in January 2023 and will be completed in February 2025.
“The Agricultural Leadership Development Program is one of the most visible and important contributions of the LSU AgCenter to the citizens of the Louisiana,” said Luke Laborde, interim vice president for agriculture and dean of the College of Agriculture. “Its graduates continue to advance our state, playing leading roles in agricultural production, agribusiness industry associations, and government.”
Established in 1988, the program provides potential leaders involved with agriculture and agribusiness the tools they need to become a more effective voice for the industry, according to Bobby Soileau, who serves as program director. Since its inception, more than 400 people have graduated from the program.