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Indiana soybean farmer takes part in leadership development

Indiana soybean farmer Matt Chapman is participating in the American Soybean Association’s Leadership at its Best development program.  The program is designed to hone the leadership skills of emerging soybean farmer-leaders.  Chapman, who farms in Springport, Ind. decided to participate in the program because of the opportunities it offers him to develop as a leader and be actively involved in the agriculture industry into the future.  “I saw this as a great way to gain skills to help me be in a leadership position someday on whatever board I am part of.  This program can only make me a better representative for agriculture at all levels.”

Part one of the program took place in Greensboro, N.C. where participants developed their communication skills and learned more about the national attitude towards agriculture.  The program concludes in March when the group will travel to Washington, D.C. during the ASA board meeting.  The focus of the program is on legislative issues and agricultural concerns and participants will receive training on communications with Congress and ASA policy briefings designed to prepare state leaders to make Capitol Hill visits.