Registration is now open for the next Local Food Leader Training, hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development. This training will be held in-person, November 8-9, 2023 at the ISU Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa.

This two-day workshop will teach foundational competencies critical for successful food systems development; including, equity in food systems, working in food systems, facilitation and coordination, evaluation, and professional development. Participants will receive a certificate of completion in Local Food Leader 101 and will have the opportunity to complete Local Food Leader 201.

Registration: bit.ly/LFLIowa23
Cost is $140 per participant and includes meals for both days. 
Registration will be open through Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

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Scholarship Application: go.iastate.edu/AGALIP

A limited number of competitive scholarships are available. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship for the full cost of the workshop, fill out the scholarship application at the link below before registering. Scholarship application will be open through Tuesday, October 6, 2023. 

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Agenda

Wednesday, November 8

11:30 am – Check-In + Networking Lunch (lunch included) 

12:00 pm – Intro + Common Language  

12:30 pm -Working in Food Systems  

2:00 pm – Break  

2:30 pm – Equity + Personal Values  

4:30 pm – Day 1 Wrap Up + Next Steps  

5:00 pm – Optional Site Visit (location TBD) 

6:00 pm – Optional Dinner (location TBD) 

Thursday, November 9

Breakfast

8:00 am – Leadership Styles + Facilitation

9:30 am – Plans of Work + Professional Development

10:30 am – Break + Snack

11:00 am – Intro to Evaluation

12:00 pm – Day 2 Wrap Up + Next Steps

12:30 pm – Adjourn

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Questions?

Contact Kaley Hohenshell at kaleyh@iastate.edu