Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow
Class details
Applications for the 2024 class are now open.
- The application deadline is November 15, 2023.
- Interviews are being held on November 28th, 2023, via Zoom.
Sessions are held one to two days per week from the end of January to the end of March on Tuesdays unless noted otherwise. Important dates and locations for the 2024 class are listed below.
2024 Sessions: Attendance at all sessions is required.
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January 30 |
Belleville/Metro East Area (not confirmed) |
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February 6-7 |
Mt. Vernon, Drury Inn & Suites |
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February 13 |
Salem, Marion County Farm Bureau |
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February 20-21 |
Springfield, Wyndham Hotel |
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February 27 |
Zoom |
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March 5 |
Ina, Rend Lake College |
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March 12 |
Zoom |
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March 19-20 |
Bloomington, Double Tree & IAA Building |
*Due to current circumstances, some dates may change location or format. We will communicate that information with the class ahead of time.
About ALOT
If you want to improve yourself and your role in agriculture, ALOT is for you. Established in 1979, more than 1,000 participants have graduated from the program. The five main areas of study include:
- Communication & engagement
- Political involvement
- Agriculture economics
- Current global issues
- Professional leadership development
Help your employees grow with our Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program. Read this Professional Member Brochure for more details.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Any Illinois Farm Bureau member actively engaged in agriculture.
- Any Illinois Farm Bureau member committed to serving as a leader and spokesperson for agriculture based upon their association on a day-to-day basis with production agriculture or agribusiness.
- Demonstrated agricultural leadership, involvement and support.
- Commitment and potential to serve as an agriculture leader.
- Men and women of all ages.
- Spouses may not participate in the same program year.
- Each class is limited to 25 participants.
Tuition fee
The $800 tuition fee covers meals, lodging and program materials.
Contact information
The primary contact is your local county Farm Bureau manager. If you have additional questions, please contact the IFB Training and Development Department at 309-557-2007 or training@ilfb.org.