2026 Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Class
Application Deadline: November 14th, 2025
Interview Date: December 2nd, 2025 (Zoom)
The 2026 program will take place in Central Illinois. Dates and locations will be announced at a later date.
About ALOT
Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) was started in 1979 as an extensive leadership development program. It has offered more than 1200 participants an opportunity learn a broad range of process and content skills to enrich their leadership abilities and enhance agriculture's voice in Illinois.
Agribusiness professionals will face and embrace challenges and victories through the ALOT program.
Class Benefits:
- Improve communication skills
- Develop creative solutions
- Explore global issues
- Join in the political process
- Develop new relationships
- Understand the changes in agriculture
- Learn from experts
- Exchange ideas
- Gain confidence
Grow as an Ag Professional
AS AN ORGANIZATION, the Illinois Farm Bureau relies on our member leaders to not only promote the Farm Bureau but also to REPRESENT AGRICULTURE on a greater level.
AS AN EMPLOYEE, you want to help your employer succeed in their industry, as well as grow and flourish in daily activities and leadership roles. You are a reflection of your employer.
AS A FARMER OPERATOR, you are living and breathing your farm every day. You will gain more opportunities to network with other members about important issues and how to be stronger advocates for Agriculture.
What ALOT Graduates Have to Say:
ALOT has shown me what the next steps are in my IFB journey. I would strongly suggest this program to anyone who knows they want to augment their engagement in organization, but may be unsure of how to do so. ALOT will build your self-confidence to be an advocate for Agriculture, and present to you several avenues in how to do so professionally and effectively.
ALOT has pushed me out of my comfort zone, and in doing so, has given me the desire to dream bigger and not put a cap on education, leadership and personal growth.
Details
If you, or one of your members want to improve yourself and your role in agriculture, ALOT is for you. Established in 1979, more than 1,200 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
Who is Eligible
- 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.
Questions?
Contact Us or Contact Your County Farm Bureau
Illinois Farm Bureau Training & Development
1701 Towanda Ave | Bloomington IL 61701
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