Leadership Sorghum Class VII
Leadership Sorghum Class VII | 

Instructions
Please complete all application fields below. Ask the two listed references to fill out and submit a confidential application form, available at https://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/leadershipsorghum-apply/. All materials, including completed application and reference forms must be received by close of business (5:00 pm CST) Friday, September 13, 2024

It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that USCP has received the application and reference forms prior to the deadline. Online submissions will receive a confirmation email. If you have any problems submitting this form, contact Shelee Padgett at shelee@sorghumcheckoff.com.

Eligibility
- Participants must be actively engaged in sorghum production.
- An applicant who is actively engaged in sorghum production (if employed by an operation must have employer approval).
- ALL are encouraged to apply
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Email *
Name (First and Last) *
Preferred Name *
Farm Name *
Home Address (Address, City, State, Zip) *
Home Phone *
Cell Phone *
Primary Phone Best for Contact  *
Email Address *
Have you applied to a prior Leadership Sorghum Class? *
What year did you start farming? *
Education (Includes continuing education and certificates) *
Please list any current or previous leadership experience, organizational memberships and community or volunteer activities.
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Why do you want to participate in Leadership Sorghum? (100 words or less)
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What specific goals do you have for your future leadership endeavors in the sorghum industry?
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Discuss what role sorghum plays in your operation or role. (100 words or less)
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How do you envision incorporating your Leadership Sorghum experience into your operation or the sorghum industry?

Please briefly discuss the top challenge facing the sorghum industry. (100 words or less) *
Briefly describe how you will arrange for the coverage of your farming operation while participating in Leadership Sorghum.
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If you have an Off-Farm Employment (or similar dual career roles), please describe your involvement/​responsibilities in these roles:

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How did you learn about the Leadership Sorghum program?
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Please list two people you will ask to fill out reference forms on your behalf. Both reference forms must be received by the Sorghum Checkoff office by the application deadline. Late reference forms will not be accepted.
List Name, Email and Phone
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I have read and understand the application requirements and verify that I am qualified to apply for the Leadership Sorghum program. I have noted the required program dates and agree to attend all five program sessions in their entirety unless prevented by family illness or emergency. If selected, I will professionally represent agriculture and the U.S. sorghum industry and participate in post-graduate activities. I agree to consider leadership opportunities within the sorghum industry upon program completion.

Leadership Sorghum Calendar: 

Session One: December 10-12, 2024- USCP Board meeting - Lubbock, TX

Session Two:  March 2-4, 2025  - Commodity Classic - Denver, CO

Session Three: September 9-11, 2025- Kansas 

Session Four: December 1-3, 2025- New Orleans, LA

Session Five: February 3-5, 2026- Washington, DC

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Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Equal opportunity 

During the performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.


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