MU ★ Community & Economic Development, Community Education, Youth

Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy

The four-day program will focus on increasing knowledge of Missouri’s diverse and dynamic livestock industry, as well as building participants’ leadership and communication skills.

recurring: May 31-June 4, 2022

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Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy

Twenty high school students will be selected to participate in the session based on educational, community, and agricultural involvement, as reflected through an application process.

Students will have personalized instruction and interaction with counselors, professors and livestock industry leaders.

Students will be welcomed to the Division of Animal Sciences at Mizzou, with on-campus housing provided for a “college-life” experience. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership development, discuss current issues regarding livestock production (all species), tour industry-leading operations and businesses, and interact with University of Missouri faculty and staff; while while networking with other young leaders from across the state.