Ahead of the upcoming Washington Summit, the Potato Industry Leadership Institute will take place in California. National Potato Council Chief Operating Officer Mike Wenkel says the 10 day program will cover key ag issues for the potato industry’s next generation of leaders. “We’ll be learning about potato production and issues in California, including a tour of the port at Long Beach, so they understand the issues impacting all of agriculture. Attendees will then be flown to Washington D.C. to learn how to tell the story of agriculture. Farmers will then be able to connect with lawmakers.” There are 20 participants in this year’s program, but none from the Dakotas or Minnesota. Former institute attendees are also invited to attend the second annual Leadership Institute Alumni Summit in June.
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