The Program Directors and Curriculum Committee aim to deliver sessions that are enjoyable, fun and educational, as Fellows address some tough realities of the industry. Fellows will learn from a variety of teaching techniques including lectures, tours and field visits, role playing, discussions, assessments, hands-on learning, reading assignments, and projects. Fellows will learn new skills and will be encouraged to practice utilizing the training, new contacts and networking opportunities, resources, information, and leadership examples.

Each session will focus on issues threatening the sustainability of Delaware’s agriculture and natural resources sectors while integrating lessons on leadership. Fellows will travel the state, surrounding region and abroad and learn about the economics, history, citizens, leaders, agriculture, natural resources, and current issues of the location. LEADelaware sponsoring organizations are offered the opportunity to speak with the class on emerging issues affecting their organizations and companies.

A tentative agenda for Class VII follows. Please use this for planning purposes and ensure you are available to attend all sessions. Seminar topics and locations are described in very broad terms and more detailed objectives will be shared with the class prior to each session.  Session topics may be adjusted based on the needs and interests of the participants in this specific class or in response to current news or developing issues pertinent to agriculture, natural resources, or rural communities.