Institute for Future Agricultural Leader (IFAL)

NC A&T is  recruiting outstanding students for the upcoming Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL) to be held at North Carolina A&T State University the week of June 10–15, 2012.  The IFAL program is a one-week residential program designed for rising high-school seniors sponsored by the North Carolina Farm Bureau.  Students are exposed to the academic and research programs in the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and are introduced to careers in the food, agricultural, and environmental sciences.  In addition, students will gain experiences in leadership by participating in leadership training seminars, touring the N.C. General Assembly, meeting governmental officials, and visiting the N.C. Farm Bureau Offices. 
 
Additional information regarding the program can be found at http://www.ncfb.org/programs/ifal/ifal.cfm.  There is no cost for students to participate in this unique program.  Please have your prospective students to complete and return applications to their respective County Farm Bureau Office by April 15.   If you should have any questions please contact Dr. Antoine Alston at (336) 334-7711 or alstona@ncat.edu.