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Take the driver's seat for agriculturePassion for agriculture, pride in rural communities, and the courage to stand up for what you believe in.... Are you willing to do what it takes to make a positive difference for rural Kansas? As members of the Kansas Agricultural Rural Leadership (KARL) Class X, we heard this charge from Trent Loos at our personal development seminar recently in Colby, Kan. Loos, is a radio show host, Journal columnist, and one of agriculture's most ardent advocates. He stressed the need for rural Kansans to take charge of their future. Loos said, "The only true threat to agriculture is ourselves. We have to stand up for what we believe in. We have to tell our stories." As Kansans, we are encouraged to be humble and unassuming, to melt quietly into the rolling hills and vast plains of the state's landscape. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Wrong! We have become the target of many. Recent legislative initiatives--like cap-and-trade--are threatening our ag industry and rural way of life. If we continue to pretend that these will just go away, we're wrong. We have to educate our legislators and help people understand the human stories of agriculture and of those who are providing the food, fiber, fuel, and pharmaceuticals for our nation and world. Real leaders don't take a back seat. They get in the driver's seat and help people get to where they really need to go. KARL is working to develop emerging leaders from around the state to light the fire for agriculture in our rural communities. If you have an interest in participating or would like more information on the KARL program, visit www.karlprogram.com or contact Jack Lindquist, director, at 785-532-6300. We challenge you to ignite your passion for agriculture, to take pride in your rural communities, and to actively promote the positive things that make rural Kansas a wonderful place to call home. Be a real leader! Tell your story. --Linda Craghead, Alma; and Christy Hopkins, Tribune Editor's Note: Recently the KARL Class X underwent communications training led by High Plains Journal Associate Editor Jennifer Latzke. This letter is the result of the class's seminar on communicating with media via the editorial page.
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