Dairy leaders program

Applications are due March 31 for the California Dairy Leaders Program sponsored by Western United Dairymen.

Introduced in 2002, the program was created to develop informed producers who will take leadership roles in the state's dairy organizations. The leadership program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing and environmental issues facing the dairy business.

Topics will include environmental issues; the state and federal legislative process; dairy pricing and economics; biotechnological developments; marketing and promotion; and public relations skill development. The program's material will be covered in five multi-day sessions, including a trip to the nations' capital to meet California representatives.

Western United Dairymen said the program is intended for dairy farmers and those in dairy-related enterprises who want to assume leadership roles within the California dairy business.

Along with the completed applications, those interested in the program must submit an enrollment fee and letters of recommendation.

Both dairy member and allied business candidate applications are available on the WUD website at westernuniteddairymen.com. For more information, contact WUD at 209-527-6453.