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Young Cattle Producers Conference Develops Leaders in Idaho

Authors

• • Carmen J. Willmore
  • University of Idaho
• • Meranda Small
  • University of Idaho
• • Sarah Baker
  • University of Idaho
• • Jim Church
  • University of Idaho

Abstract

The need for young leadership in the beef industry has become a rising concern as the average age of primary operators increases. Extension educators developed a leadership conference for beef producers with the primary objective to educate and develop leadership qualities in young cattle producers. To achieve the objective participants, age 18-40 years old, had opportunities to learn all aspects of the industry through presentations, hands-on learning and industry tours. A post-conference survey revealed that participants planned to utilize what they learned and had a better understanding of the beef industry at the conclusion of the program.

Keywords: leadership training, cattle producers, young producers

How to Cite: Willmore, C. J. , Small, M. , Baker, S. & Church, J. (2021) “Young Cattle Producers Conference Develops Leaders in Idaho”, [TEST] Journal of Extension. 59(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.01.03