Seeding Knowledge

Just as a tender young seed requires the right conditions to flourish, leadership potential is something which must be cultivated among those who will make a difference. But where can this growth be fostered and enhanced?

The AgrIInstitute is a leadership development and people-capacity building organization that facilitates a robust network of agricultural and rural leaders. Seeded in 1983 by the Lilly Endowment, AgrIInstitute provides a fertile environment for cultivating leaders to serve agriculture and rural communities. AgrIInstitute serves a community rich with opportunity; opportunities that span the globe and make a difference in big and small ways from local communities to world wide interests.

“Success in today’s ag sector demands leadership - leadership that can only be achieved when the skills and knowledge of people are enhanced and when leaders are connected to networks of other leaders.”
- Ag Retailer/Rural Policy Maker

A cornerstone program of AgrIInstitute is the Indiana Agricultural Leadership program. This dynamic, two-year program delivers a curriculum of high-caliber leadership learning.

“The Ag Leadership Program seeds knowledge of the sector, grows communication and leadership skills, and nurtures personal passions of the individuals who join an important network of confident, highly professionals ready to propel agriculture and rural communities forward in Indiana and beyond”
- Educator/Entrepreneur brochure

Growing Skills

So how does the AgrIInstitute deliver on its mission of identifying and engaging potential leaders, enhancing leadership talent for the agricultural industry? Simply put, through education, training and shared experiences.

The AgrIInstitute helps individuals cultivate a network of close relationships with other agricultural leaders from across Indiana. This interaction challenges their thinking and provides broader local and global perspectives...growing skills that make a difference.

“The outside-in perspective provided by AgrIInstitute changed my view on the world - and made me think harder about the role I can play in adding value to agriculture.”
- Farmer/Ag Association Officer

Nurturing Passion

The work of AgrIInstitute is supported by individual and corporate investors committed to leadership cultivated and connected in agriculture and rural communities.

“Why do we invest in AgrIInstitute? To ensure that all of our most important resource - our people - are prepared for leadership in today’s environment and can lead us toward tomorrow.”
- Bioscience Company Executive/Community Volunteer

Through tuition, participant fees donations, grants and event fundraising, AgrIInstitute works to make sure that leadership is cultivated in an affordate manner.

You, too, can invest in sowing the seeds of leadership. Your donation to AgrIInstitute, a 501(c)(3) organization, puts you among an important group of contributors who believe that the future of agriculture and our rural communities in Indiana and beyond is defined by strong leadership. Will you be a part of defining this future?