The National FFA Organization is accepting applications for its 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) program. Marty Tatman, director of Collegiate FFA says I-CAL is designed for twelve selected students to travel overseas and learn about international agriculture. He says they try to select developed and developing countries that the US Grains Council (I-CAL’s sponsor) has actual regional directors in those locations.
International travel, Tatman says provides students with an eye-opening experience that helps to make students better professionals. He adds it helps them understand that the world of agriculture is much bigger than the United States and helps them develop flexibility skills and work through different professional situations.
This year’s group is headed to Southeast Asia.
Upon completion of the program, students are required to make three presentations to college groups or community organizations about the value they received from the program.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2012. More information can be found HERE
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