WHAT IS THE INSTITUTE?
The Small Farmer Agricultural Leadership Training Institute is a two year course of study
specifically designed to guide small, socially disadvantaged, limited resource and / or
minority farmers through the transformative process of becoming successful agricultural
entrepreneurs.
WHO CAN APPLY
Any farmer, identified as either a minority, socially disadvantaged, or a limited resource
producer who either lives and / or farms in a state with an 1890 institution, who has an
interest in becoming a better leader or in developing leadership skills.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Dawn Mellion Patin,
Assoc. Specialist - Ag/Project Director
225-771-2242
