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id="main-content"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="region region-content"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> <article data-history-node-id="1" class="node node--type-page node--view-mode-full"> <div class="node__content"> <div class="py-3 layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block-header-video-text block block-block-content block-block-content108af927-9e51-4f8f-96e3-04cd5250a9f7"> <div class="field field--name-field-header-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Fostering Leadership in Mississippi’s Agricultural Sector</div> <div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>The Thad Cochran Agricultural Leadership Program (TCALP)</strong> is the premier educational and personal development opportunity for emerging leaders in the agriculture industry in Mississippi. Through a series of rigorous seminars, class members will develop team building skills including collaboration and conflict management, and they will enhance their communication and professionalism abilities. Participants will gain exposure to successful and innovative businesses to improve economic literacy and community decision-making practices, and they will sharpen their awareness of policy-making and legislative processes through governmental analysis coupled with an investigation of influence. Class members will deepen their understanding of the full realm of agriculture and rural development to support vibrant communities, creating a vision for the future of Mississippi.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-video field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media media--type-remote-video media--view-mode-default"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-oembed-video field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><iframe src="https://tcalp.extension.msstate.edu/media/oembed?url=https%3A//vimeo.com/1067791014%3Fshare%3Dcopy&max_width=0&max_height=0&hash=574orCYCziPAQIwnvy8gAbu_0Kut4J8SiyUc6CnWbjU" width="426" height="240" class="media-oembed-content" loading="lazy" title="tcalp_draft_9"></iframe> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block-text-background block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext-with-background-image"> <div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Expanding Horizons: Our Seminar Experience</h2><p><strong>TCALP </strong>will consist of <strong>nine seminars</strong> presented over the course of <strong>twenty-two months</strong>. Each seminar will contain a balance of concentrated, rigorous curriculum, challenging class members to <strong>refine and practice their learned leadership skills</strong>, and specific, <strong>in-depth exposure to agricultural production and agribusiness</strong> in Mississippi, the U.S., and around the world. In addition, class members will <strong>expand their personal and professional network</strong>, interacting with each other over the course of the program, along with the facilitators, guest speakers, policymakers, program alumni, advisory council members, and many more.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-background field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-default"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Image</div> <div class="field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/Screenshot.png?itok=K43DsNHH" width="480" height="275" alt="Image of Agricultural workers" class="image-style-large" /> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--50-50 py-3 align-items-center"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <div class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockbasic"> <div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2><strong>Diverse Leadership: A Competitive Selection Process</strong></h2><p>Class members will be selected through a competitive application process. Applicants chosen to participate will commit to attending approximately 35 days of intensive education over the course of the 2-year experience. The advisory council and program director will strive to select class members that represent the breadth and diversity of the agricultural industry across the state of Mississippi. Applicants may be farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners or operators, or otherwise associated with the agriculture industry through their primary occupation.</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <div class="block-testimonial block block-block-content block-block-content797db4eb-7e3d-4ae3-8e4e-cab6aa1aaa32"> <h2>Testimonial</h2> <div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Enrolling in Mississippi State University's TCALP program was a transformative decision for me. The unparalleled support from faculty, the comprehensive curriculum, and the vibrant learning environment exceeded my expectations. Through TCALP, I not only gained valuable theoretical knowledge but also developed practical skills crucial for success in my field. The program's emphasis on innovation and real-world application empowered me to confidently navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of education. I am immensely grateful for the enriching experience and highly recommend MSU's TCALP program to anyone passionate about making a meaningful impact in education.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </main> <footer role="contentinfo"> <div class="region footer region-footer"> <div class="footer-col-1"> <div class="footer-contact"> <contact-block phone=" " email="tcalp@ext.msstate.edu"> <span slot="name">Thad Cochran Agricultural Leadership Program</span> </contact-block> </div> </div> <div class="footer-col-2"> <a href="https://extension.msstate.edu/"> <img class="footer-logo image-style-wide" loading="lazy" src="/themes/custom/tcalp/images/HORIZONTAL_WEB_white.svg" width="339" height="75" alt="MSU Extension Logo" /> </a> <div class="footer-social"> <h2> Follow <strong>TCALP</strong> on social media </h2> <div style="margin-top:1rem; align-self: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; display: flex;"> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.facebook.com/ThadCochranAgLeadershipProgram/" aria-label="Facebook Link"> <svg class="bi bi-facebook" style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:15px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="40" height="40" fill="white" viewBox="0 0 16 16"> <path d="M16 8.049c0-4.446-3.582-8.05-8-8.05C3.58 0-.002 3.603-.002 8.05c0 4.017 2.926 7.347 6.75 7.951v-5.625h-2.03V8.05H6.75V6.275c0-2.017 1.195-3.131 3.022-3.131.876 0 1.791.157 1.791.157v1.98h-1.009c-.993 0-1.303.621-1.303 1.258v1.51h2.218l-.354 2.326H9.25V16c3.824-.604 6.75-3.934 6.75-7.951"></path> </svg> </a> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/_tcalp_/" aria-label="Instagram Link"> <svg class="bi bi-instagram" style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:15px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="40" height="40" fill="white" viewBox="0 0 16 16"> <path d="M8 0C5.829 0 5.556.01 4.703.048 3.85.088 3.269.222 2.76.42a3.9 3.9 0 0 0-1.417.923A3.9 3.9 0 0 0 .42 2.76C.222 3.268.087 3.85.048 4.7.01 5.555 0 5.827 0 8.001c0 2.172.01 2.444.048 3.297.04.852.174 1.433.372 1.942.205.526.478.972.923 1.417.444.445.89.719 1.416.923.51.198 1.09.333 1.942.372C5.555 15.99 5.827 16 8 16s2.444-.01 3.298-.048c.851-.04 1.434-.174 1.943-.372a3.9 3.9 0 0 0 1.416-.923c.445-.445.718-.891.923-1.417.197-.509.332-1.09.372-1.942C15.99 10.445 16 10.173 16 8s-.01-2.445-.048-3.299c-.04-.851-.175-1.433-.372-1.941a3.9 3.9 0 0 0-.923-1.417A3.9 3.9 0 0 0 13.24.42c-.51-.198-1.092-.333-1.943-.372C10.443.01 10.172 0 7.998 0zm-.717 1.442h.718c2.136 0 2.389.007 3.232.046.78.035 1.204.166 1.486.275.373.145.64.319.92.599s.453.546.598.92c.11.281.24.705.275 1.485.039.843.047 1.096.047 3.231s-.008 2.389-.047 3.232c-.035.78-.166 1.203-.275 1.485a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-.599.919c-.28.28-.546.453-.92.598-.28.11-.704.24-1.485.276-.843.038-1.096.047-3.232.047s-2.39-.009-3.233-.047c-.78-.036-1.203-.166-1.485-.276a2.5 2.5 0 0 1-.92-.598 2.5 2.5 0 0 1-.6-.92c-.109-.281-.24-.705-.275-1.485-.038-.843-.046-1.096-.046-3.233s.008-2.388.046-3.231c.036-.78.166-1.204.276-1.486.145-.373.319-.64.599-.92s.546-.453.92-.598c.282-.11.705-.24 1.485-.276.738-.034 1.024-.044 2.515-.045zm4.988 1.328a.96.96 0 1 0 0 1.92.96.96 0 0 0 0-1.92m-4.27 1.122a4.109 4.109 0 1 0 0 8.217 4.109 4.109 0 0 0 0-8.217m0 1.441a2.667 2.667 0 1 1 0 5.334 2.667 2.667 0 0 1 0-5.334"></path> </svg> </a> <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://x.com/tcalp_ms" aria-label="Twitter Link"> <svg class="bi bi-twitter-x" style="margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:15px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="40" height="40" fill="white" viewBox="0 0 16 16"> <path d="M12.6.75h2.454l-5.36 6.142L16 15.25h-4.937l-3.867-5.07-4.425 5.07H.316l5.733-6.57L0 .75h5.063l3.495 4.633L12.601.75Zm-.86 13.028h1.36L4.323 2.145H2.865z"></path> </svg> </a> </div> </div> <div class="footer-legal"> <p>Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. 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