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Kruger Recognized for 35 Years of Dairy Leadership

Published December 15, 2020

Former Midwest Dairy CEO Mike Kruger has been awarded the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board’s Richard E. Lyng Award for his service to dairy promotion. In 1993, Kruger brought together the dairy checkoff organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and…

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engAGe: Leading Through Tough Times

Published September 14, 2020

Three years ago, former Beef Checkoff CEO Polly Ruhland started a new job leading the United Soybean Board. Then, there were major trade disruptions, weather challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout these tough times, Ruhland adapted the way she leads…

ND Corn Council Has New Leadership

Published June 26, 2020

DeLamere, North Dakota farmer Terry Wehlander is the new chairman of the North Dakota Corn Council. Also elected to leadership roles are Jason Rayner of Finley as vice chairman and Tysen Rosenau of Carrington as secretary/treasurer.

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Midwest Dairy Launches New Leadership Program

Published February 13, 2020

There is a new program to help develop the next generation of dairy industry leaders. Midwest Dairy has introduced the first class of the Dairy Experience and Agricultural Leadership program. Midwest Dairy agricultural affairs manager Theresa Reps says the program…

MN and SD Ranchers Selected for NCBA Leadership

Published February 9, 2020

Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio. Also stepping into leadership roles are Jerry Bohn of Kansas as president-elect, Don Schiefelbein of Minnesota as vice…

Second Class of MFU New Leader Academy Selected

Published November 6, 2019

Nine members have been chosen for the second class of the Minnesota Farmers Union New Leader Academy. The program was started in 2018 to facilitate leadership growth and rural advocacy. The group will meet for the first time at the…

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Young ND Rancher Engaging in Beef Policy

Published August 2, 2019

Towner, North Dakota rancher Shane Anderson attended the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Summer Business Meeting in Denver. Anderson is apart of the Young Beef Leader Program. "The program gives young producers more experience in ag policy and getting them engaged…

MFU Seeking Second Class for the New Leader Academy

Published July 18, 2019

The Minnesota Farmers Union is now accepting applications for the second class of their New Leader Academy program. The program helps strengthen leadership within the organization and in rural Minnesota. Applications are due October 1 and can be found online…

Celebrate 4-H This Week!

Published October 7, 2018

It's National 4-H Week. Did you know 4-H reaches nearly six million young people with hands-on, youth led experiences? Youth build life skills through hands-on learning with projects like agriculture, science and citizenship. In addition, adult leaders provide guidance, share…

Soybean Growers Seeking Young Leader Program Applicants

Published July 6, 2018

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association is seeking applicants for the 2018/19 Young Leader Program. The program is designed for active farming individuals and couples who are passionate about the future of agriculture. Participants will gain knowledge about soybean policy,…

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Articles tagged under: leadership

Kruger Recognized for 35 Years of Dairy Leadership

engAGe: Leading Through Tough Times

ND Corn Council Has New Leadership

Midwest Dairy Launches New Leadership Program

MN and SD Ranchers Selected for NCBA Leadership

Second Class of MFU New Leader Academy Selected

Young ND Rancher Engaging in Beef Policy

MFU Seeking Second Class for the New Leader Academy

Celebrate 4-H This Week!

Soybean Growers Seeking Young Leader Program Applicants

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