About the Program

Founded in 1984, Wyoming Leadership Education and Development (L.E.A.D.)  is an adult education program designed to hone the skills for individuals who aspire to become leaders in agriculture and Wyoming communities.  Wyoming L.E.A.D. is designed to develop and train a network of leaders who can speak forcefully and articulately for agriculture and Wyoming communities.

Participants gain confidence through group discussions, personal presentations, networking opportunities, and a leadership component during each seminar.

The program consists of nine in-state seminars, plus a seminar in Washington, D.C., and an regional or international study tour. Topics are varied and include communication, family business planning; leadership; agricultural policy, programs, and trade; rural economics and marketing; natural resources and energy; state and national government; and value-added agriculture.

Seminar presentations and local tours enable participants to understand Wyoming communities and meet with state and nationally-elected officials, state agency directors, agricultural organizations, and other industry leaders.

MEET THE STAFF

Click below to learn more about our program!

Wyoming LEAD

Louisiana Agriculture Facts

*

Louisiana Agriculture Facts *

  • produces 25% of all seafood in our country? Louisiana is #1 in producing crawfish, shrimp, alligator and oysters.

  • Louisiana has many commodities. These are some of the top producing ones in the state.

    • Louisiana forestlands cover 48% of the state. That is 14 million acres. It is the #1 crop in Louisiana.

    • Soybeans: Did you know that Soybeans are used to make crayons? 1 acre can make 82,368 crayons!

    • Rice: Louisiana is the 3rd largest state to produce rice.

    • Sugarcane: Louisiana has harvested sugarcane for over 200 years. Sugarcane has 30 teaspoons of sugar & 6 teaspoons of molasses.

    • Cotton: The world uses cotton more than any other fiber. The invention of the cotton gin helped in the harvesting of the crop.

    • Sweet Potatoes: This crop dates back as far as the 1500’s but did become popular until after WW 1. The Beauregard variety was developed in 1987 for Louisiana’s unique soil and climate.

    • Louisiana’s state capital building is the tallest one in the USA.

    • The original La territory purchased in 1803 is now divided into 13 states.

    • Baton Rouge is the site of the only battle outside the 13 colonies during the Revolutionary War.

    • Louisiana has Parishes not Counties.

    • Louisiana is known as “the boot” due to the shape. It also looks like an L (geaux LSU)

    • New Orleans is 8 feet below sea level.

    • Conrad Rice Mill is the oldest owned rice mill in the country still being operated. It is located in New Iberia.

    • The Causeway bridge over Lake Ponchartrain is the longest continuous bridge over water.

    • The Brown Pelican is the state bird. The Magnolia is the state flower. The insect is a honey bee and the Catahoula leopard dog is the state dog.

Follow Wyoming Lead on Social Media