Leadership Enhancement Skill Seminar
The Illinois Agricultural Resource Council, Inc. and Illinois Agri-Women invite you to join us for Leadership Enhancement Skill Seminar.
Agenda:
10 AM: Welcome, opening comments
10:15 AM: Introductions/Speed-Networking (Bring business cards to share)
11:15 AM: Leadership At Its Best Round Table Discussion
Noon: Lunch
12:45 PM: Seminar: “Advocating for Ag from a Consumer Mindset”
By Steve Powell – Solum Consulting - Sponsored by Syngenta
Tailoring messages to consumer attitudes identified in the am session
Scrapping the “You don’t understand farming” platform
Speaking from a position of shared identity
Updating the “Ag’s Story” narrative
Utilizing the “women’s connection” advantage
2 PM: Break
2:15 PM Seminar presentation continues
3 PM: IAW wrap-up and call to action
3:15 PM: Informal networking – Sweet Treats
4:15 PM : Adjourn
Fee is $10 to attend. Students are free. Payable by check, mailed or at the door.
Registration closes on November 6th.
An organization of farm and agri-businesswomen promoting a better understanding of agriculture and the family farm system.
American Agri Women Vision Statement
We are a force for truth, a reasoned, non-partisan voice for the agriculture community to the public.