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Growing Leaders Program

What is the Growing Leaders Program?

The Growing Leaders program is designed to further develop, energize and recruit leaders who are prepared to take on essential roles within Virginia Farm Bureau, their communities and the agriculture industry. At the same time, the program strengthens VFB through leadership development, advocacy, promotion, education and community engagement.

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Advanced Leadership Development

The Growing Leaders program provides an opportunity for advanced leadership development for all those transitioning beyond the Virginia Farm Bureau Young Farmers program. There's no set age limit, so all members are encouraged to join the program. By offering flexible options for participation, the program is accessible to all those balancing professional, personal and community commitments.

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Objective & Structure

The purpose of the the Growing Leaders program is to cultivate and empower leaders to strengthen the agriculture industry, their communities and Virginia Farm Bureau through advanced leadership development, advocacy, promotion, education and engagement. Active participation is encouraged through a point system that qualifies members for domestic and international agriculture-focused travel. Points are earned by attending specific VFB activities and events. The more involved you are with Virginia Farm Bureau, the more points you earn!

The program is comprised of two parts:

Leaders

  • Four leadership skill sessions (two days each) completed in 12-18 months
  • Seminars will focus on VFB history and governance; media and public speaking; and issue advocacy
  • Must be completed to qualify for international trips
  • Payment for the entire program due at the first seminar

Rising Roots

  • An option for those who are unable to first commit to the 12-18 month Leaders portion
  • Start earning points by attending VFB events and GL-endorsed workshops
  • The more involvement with VFB, the more points earned
  • Payment for the entire program not due until the first Leaders seminar

Join the program!

Become a member of our Growing Leaders program. Apply by July 15 to participate in our next class!

Join the program!

Become a member of our Growing Leaders program. Apply by July 15 to participate in our next class!

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the Growing Leaders Program?
Contact Kelly Roberts or Dana Fisher.

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