Missouri’s soybean farmers are investing in the future with the launch of the new Policy Leaders Fellowship program.

In partnership with Iowa soybean growers, the new program offers leadership training, networking opportunities, and hands-on work with policy, government, and legislative processes.

“The Missouri Soybean Association is a farmer-led organization with strong grassroots support, and we’re very proud of that foundation,” Ronnie Russell, Missouri Soybean Association president and a farmer from Richmond, Mo., said in a news release.

“Investing in the next generation of agricultural and policy leaders is key to serving Missouri’s soybean farmers. Our impact grows as we work together, and this is a great step forward for ensuring soybeans are front and center in Missouri and the Midwest well into the future.”

The program is designed for young professionals involved in production agriculture. One applicant will be selected from each crop reporting district in Iowa and Missouri. The strongest candidates will have an interest in agricultural policy education and be active members of their state soybean associations. Applications may be submitted online at mosoy.org/fellow through Aug. 15.

The program will kick off Sept. 21-22 in Jefferson City, Mo., with a joint meeting of participants from Iowa and Missouri, as well as national speakers and mentors. Key components of the program will include participants’ opportunities to:

The new education program is possible thanks to support from Missouri soybean farmers and their checkoff. Producers selected to participate in the program will be announced in September

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