Tomorrow's Ag Leaders
#WeWantYou....find out what it takes to be a leader in Agriculture!
The Tomorrow‘s Ag Leaders (TAL) program is a leadership development program sponsored by the South Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA) and designed to improve the leadership skills of South Dakota men and women working in agri-business.
Are you interested in:
- Strengthening your leadership and communication skills through professional development?
- Networking with other agri-business professionals in the industry?
- Learning about the programs, services, representation, and opportunities provided by SDABA?
- Increasing your understanding of the state and federal legislative process, as well as the state and federal agencies that provide oversight of the agri-business industry?
- Becoming a voice for agriculture through advocacy and engagement?
If the answer is yes, then we are looking for you!
Here is what you will get to experience: (Attendance is mandatory at all sessions to graduate from the TAL program.)
SESSION I - January during Ag Expo in Sioux Falls: Welcome & Leadership Development
SESSION II - January or February in Pierre: South Dakota Legislature & Advocacy Training
SESSION III - July in Washington DC: National Issues & Visits with South Dakota Congressional Delegation
SESSION IV- October in Sioux Falls, SD: Professional Development
A tuition of $1,000 per participant covers some program costs. The class is limited to ten participants.
Applications are due via the online application no later than November 1, 2024. They will be reviewed, and selections made by the SDABA Board of Directors. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance on or before November 25, 2024.
Participants selected for the program:
- Will be required to attend and participate in all sessions.
- Must be employed by a SDABA member company for the entire term of the program.
- Will be asked to pay a $1,000 participation fee to offset some of the program costs upon notification of selection.
2025 Class
- Alan Hawkinson, Full Circle Ag, Hecla
- Andrew Johnson, Agtegra Cooperative, Andover
- Bradyn Wieker, Full Circle Ag, Hecla
- Brandon VanMiddendorp, DLF?La Crosse Seed, Sioux Falls
- Zach Maag, AgWrx Cooperative, Wallace
- Tanner Fischer, CHS Farmers Alliance, Corsica
- Stephanie Aderhold, Bayer Crop Science, Castlewood
- Matthew Aas, Prairie Ag Partners, Lake Preston
2024 Alumni
- Jakeob Adler, Agwrx Cooperative, Wallace
- Ryan Bell, Brevant Seeds/Corteva, Johnston, IA
- Hope Buller, Full Circle Ag, Britton
- Jacob Ebbers, Syngenta-NK Seeds, Lake Norden
- Joseph Hoyle, Agtegra Cooperative, Ipswich
- Ally Ringeisen, Winfield United, Mitchell
- Hudson Rohrbach, Bayer Crop Science, Pierre
- Hallie Tolzin, West-Con, Twin Brooks
- Aubry Weishaar, Winfield United, Brookings
2023 Alumni
- Cole Berkley, Bayer Crop Science, Redfield
- Michael Enfield, Agtegra Cooperative, Kimball
- Barbara Gorczewski, CHS River Plains, Selby
- Cody Kafka, CHS Farmers Alliance, Bridgewater
- Jake Marlier, Winfield United, Harrisburg
- Jake McCormick, Agtegra Cooperative, Herried
- Nathan Odegard, FieldReveal, Watertown
- Hunter Pulscher, Revillo Farmers Elevator, Revillo
- Sydney Swanson, CHS River Plains, Faulkton
- Jackson Tisher, Full Circle Ag, Britton
2022 Alumni
- Lindsey Berg, CHS Farmers Alliance, Mitchell
- Riley Canham, Bayer Crop Science, Rockham
- Michael Duncan, WinField United, Aberdeen
- Payton Eagle, Agtegra Cooperative, Wolsey
- Kelli Erickson, Full Circle Ag, Britton
- Evan Howell, Agtegra Cooperative, Aberdeen
- Michael Seyer, Syngenta, Aberdeen
- Al Suek, Corteva Agriscience, Mitchell
- Mark Van Dyke, CHS Farmers Alliance, Mitchell
- Chantelle Walter, Tabor Lumber Coop, Tabor
2020-2021 Alumni
Tom Erickson, Agtegra, Aberdeen
Karissa Floerchinger, Corteva, Sioux Falls
Steve Hilgeman, CHS River Plains, Gettysburg
Tony Lyren, Full Circle Ag, Doland
Tyson Martinmaas, Farmers Coop Society, Alcester
Kraig Schleusner, Lake Area Tech, Watertown
Connor Seaman, CHS River Plains, Selby
Tanner Skattum, CHS, Madison
Kyle Tibke, CHS River Plains, Gettysburg
Drew Turnis, Turnis Farm Service, Platte
Steven Zemlicka, Agtegra, Aberdeen
2019 Alumni
Mark Engen, Bayer
Casey Erickson, Full Circle Ag
Angela Hawkinson, Full Circle Ag
Ross Keegan, CHS Northern Plains
Jeff Kloucek, Tabor Lumber
Pat Ludwig, Bayer
Kelley Maassen, Winfield United
Corey Siefkes, Agtegra Cooperative
Michelle Wasland, Winfield United
Jay Wolff, Agtegra Cooperative
2018 Alumni
Kyle Gustafson, Winfield United
Eric Miedema, Agtegra Cooperative
John Muske, CHS Northern Plains
Chris Redfield, Winfield United
Eric Paulson, Full Circle Ag
Mark Schaffner, CHS Inc
Matt Thompson, FMC
Jordan Thull, Legend Seeds
Kristyne Thull, Legend Seeds
Tara Tschetter, Agtegra Cooperative