The fourth class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been selected. The group will convene for the first session in Washington, D.C., in March. The Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders furthers NIAA’s mission to foster collaboration throughout the industry. NIAA established the leadership program in 2021 to provide an opportunity for animal agriculture leaders to gain next-level leadership and professional development training. “It’s refreshing to see professionals from very diverse backgrounds, with different roles, from varying geographical areas come together to problem solve, discuss, and work together for the betterment of animal agriculture as a whole,” says Jessie Wadle, NIAA manager of education and the supervisor of the leadership program. The cohort attends five in-person meetings with additional monthly virtual working sessions to focus on four areas of development, including critical thinking, leadership development, connecting and relating skills, and operational excellence.
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