AMES – Seventeen young Iowa cattle producers from around the state are participating in the 2015 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association program is designed to develop personal, organizational, and community-focused leadership qualities in young producers.
As the group kicked off the year, they have participated in sessions where they learned more about each other, leadership strategies, the Iowa Beef Industry Headquarters, and meeting and talking with state agency leaders and Iowa legislators. In June, the group will receive communications training and participate in the ICA policy development process.
Participants, listed by county, are: Cedar – Andrew Sauer, Wilton; and Clarke – Jeff Jamison, Weldon; Clayton – Matt Winters; Volga; Dallas – Joe Brewer, Dallas Center; and Delaware – Nick Knepper, Hopkinton.
Also, Fayette – Josh Zuck, Oelwein; Fremont – Ethon Smith, Thurman; Jasper – Greg Bartelma, Runnells; Lee – Brandon Ledger, West Point; Louisa – Dustin Howell, Columbus Junction; and Lucas – Brad Evans, Chariton.
Finally, Madison – Skylar Speer, Prole, and Justin Sullivan, Winterset; Sioux – Jeff Van Voorst, Sioux Center; Story – Nate and Carrie Horman, Roland; and Woodbury – Cassie Johnson, Cushing.
After the June session, the YCLP members will also get together for training and meetings in August and December.