

Seminar Overview
Each seminar is intentionally designed to build knowledge, expand perspective, and strengthen leadership capacity.
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Agricultural Policy & Advocacy
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Public Speaking & Media Training
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Business, Trade & Global Markets
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Science, Technology & Innovation
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Ethics, Leadership & Decision Making
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National & International Study Experiences


Building Leaders.
One Experience at a Time.
The IALF program is anchored by a series of immersive seminars that explore leadership through the lens of agriculture, business, government, communication, and global affairs.
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Over the course of 19 months, participants engage in hands-on experiences, thought-provoking dialogue, and real-world exposure to the complex forces shaping agriculture today—and tomorrow.

Real-World Learning in Real-Time
Our seminars go far beyond the classroom. Participants gain direct access to:
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State and federal legislators
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Top agribusiness leaders
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Media professionals
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International diplomats
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Nonprofit and rural development experts

The Experience
From Illinois to Washington, D.C. to international destinations, each seminar is crafted to challenge perspectives, build relationships, and prepare participants for lifelong leadership.
Seminar Titles​​​
• The Joyce Watson Orientation Seminar
• Personal Leadership and Self-Reflection Seminar
• Communication Excellence Seminar
• Richard Ryan Economics in the Marketplace Seminar
• Kim Morton National Agricultural Policy Seminar
• National Study Seminar
• Business Communications and Media Seminar
• GROWMARK Global Challenges Seminar
• Martin L Andreas Energy and Ecosystems Seminar
• Business Decision Making Seminar
• Farm Credit Seminar on Innovation & Change
• The Maschhoffs, LLC State Government Seminar
• Ron and Melanie Warfield International Perspectives Seminar
• International Study Seminar
• Graduation & Commencement Seminar