Applications for Western United Dairymen's (WUD) California Dairy Leaders Program are due March 31, 2015. Visit the WUD website to download an application for either dairy industry members or allied industry partners.
The Dairy Leaders Mission
To ensure that there will be capable individuals in the dairy industry who will become strong leaders educated in all aspects of the dairy industry in order to shape a prosperous future for the dairy families of California.
Dairy Leaders Program goals
- To develop informed producers who will take leadership roles in the next generation of dairy organizations.
- To increase dairy producers' awareness of and exposure to state and federal legislative and regulatory processes.
- To improve understanding of our dairy industry with emphasis on the California milk pricing and pooling system.
- To understand and be able to effectively work with media sources in promoting dairy issues.
- To expand the horizons of our future leaders by promoting knowledge and appreciation for non-dairy aspects of our society.
The Dairy Leaders Program
The program will consist of regular classes to study issues affecting dairy producers in today's industry. Topics to be covered in depth include: environmental issues, the state and federal legislative process, dairy pricing and economics, biotechnological developments, marketing and promotion, and public relations skills. Participants will develop a more thorough understanding of our industry and society through communication and team building skills.
Who Should Apply
The program is targeted toward dairy producers and those in dairy-related enterprises who want to develop leadership roles in the California dairy industry. A Dairy Leader participant will be an active member of the community who demonstrates leadership potential. Successful applicants will be from various backgrounds, experiences, and education levels. The one commonality is this: everyone who is accepted will have the desire to improve the California dairy industry.
Requirements
Participants in the Dairy Leaders Program must be able to commit to the following:
- Attend all classes in various locations, including Sacramento and Washington, DC.
- Provide commitment from dairy owner or employer to allow class time away from the dairy.
- Spend time reviewing topical material distributed between class sessions.
- Provide own transportation to class locations.
- Be actively involved in milk production or an allied business.
For More Information
To learn more about the Dairy Leaders Program, call Western United Dairymen at (209) 527-6453.
WUD is a voluntary membership organization representing more than 60% of the milk produced in California. Membership benefits include resources in labor law, environmental regulations and pricing issues. Members decide the direction of state and federal legislative efforts affecting the dairy industry.3.27.2015