Ahrends selected for ag leadership class

[AUG. 23, 2000]  Marty Ahrends of Lincoln was recently selected as one of 30 new members from throughout the state for the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program Class of 2002.

Over the next two years, class members will attend 14 seminars focusing on current social, political and economics issues. The first year's curriculum includes a 10-day national travel seminar to Washington D.C. and one other region of the United States. A 14-day international studying experience is the highlight of the second year of the program.

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The mission of the IALP is to develop knowledgeable and effective spokespersons to become policy and decision makers for the agricultural industry. The IALP is designed for individuals involved in agriculture who have demonstrated leadership ability and potential.

Ahrends is the advertising manager and agricultural writer for Lincolndailynews.com.