Applicants sought for ag leadership program

A statewide program working to develop the leadership skills of future Nebraska agriculture leaders is seeking applicants for its fall 2015 session.

The Nebraska Leadership Education Action Development program was established in 1981 by a consortium of University of Nebraska, industry and state governmental representatives.

Terry Hejny, the program’s director, said at first, the program was only meant to exist for a few years to ensure the next generation of ag leaders were prepared for the role. It was soon decided, however, there is always a need to develop leaders.

The Nebraska LEAD p...