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AFBF, Monsanto, Farm Credit select 4th PAL classThe American Farm Bureau Federation has selected a group of 10 young agricultural leaders to participate in the fourth class of the Partners in Agricultural Leadership honors program. Farm Bureau's PAL program, carried out with support from the Monsanto Company, the Farm Credit Foundation and AFBF, is designed to strengthen participants' leadership skills and put their abilities to work for the benefit of agriculture. Selected to participate in the 2007 program are: Glenn Brunkow, Kan.; John Buck, Ohio; Carrie Dalton, S.C.; Justin Ellis, Wyo.; Suzanne Holcomb, N.Y.; Russell Meade, Iowa; Matt Muller, Okla.; Matt Rush, N.M.; Megan Seibel, Va.; and C. Wesley Ulmer, S.C. "Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the members of the fourth PAL class, and we look forward to the contribution they will make to strengthen American agriculture," said AFBF President Bob Stallman. "The first three PAL classes proved to be resounding successes and, thanks to partnerships with Monsanto and the Farm Credit Foundation, we are confident this one will be as well." According to Stallman, the PAL program provides young farmers and ranchers with the opportunity to hone their leadership skills after they have served as AFBF Young Farmer & Ranchers Committee members/officers or participated in competitive YF&R events. "In many respects, the program serves as a bridge between YF&R and other agricultural leadership roles," Stallman said. By participating in PAL, the young leaders will enrich their skills in problem solving, persuasion and consensus building. At the same time, they will be deepening their knowledge of specific agricultural and public policy issues. Upon completion of the PAL program, participants will be fully equipped to represent agriculture in the media, on speaking circuits or in legislative activities. PAL graduates serve as "advocates for agriculture," promoting awareness on issues important to those in the farm-to-consumer food chain. To be eligible to apply for the PAL program, participants either had to be current-year "Sweet 16" finalists in the national YF&R Discussion Meet; top 10 finalists in the YF&R Achievement Award or the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award competitions; and/or former members of the AFBF YF&R committee. Visit www.fb.org/index.php?fuseaction=young.pal for more information on the PAL program. Date: 6/7/07
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