The application period for Class XII application form is now closed. Please contact the MARL office for more details, or check back early 2024 for the Class XIII application.
MARL Class XII (2022-2024) Application Instructions
Follow the link to the online Application Form. Complete the form and submit. The form includes an Essay section. Alternatively, you may send a copy of your essays to Olga.Brouwer@SMSU.edu.
Complete the application form by April 29, 2022. Earlier is fine.
The Essay Section in the Application
1.) Please discuss an important issue facing agriculture or rural communities today. What is one specific idea you have in addressing this issue? (Limit to 250 words or less.)
2.) If MARL is investing in your leadership development, how do you plan to use the knowledge, contacts and experience gained? (Limit to 250 words or less.)
RECOMMENDATION FORM
Forward the link to the online Recommendation Form to three references of your choice. These must be directly submitted by your reference, by April 29, 2022.
EMPLOYER CONSENT FORM
If applicable, have your employer complete the online Employer Consent Form by April 29, 2022.
NOTES:
- Completed forms must be received by April 29, 2022. Earlier is fine.
Class XII Program Schedule and Curriculum
(Sites, schedule, and seminar topics subject to change)
Two-hour online sessions will be scheduled in fall 2022 (Year 1) and summer 2023 (Year 2). A four-hour online session will be scheduled in fall 2023 (Year 2).
Year 1 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Seminar #1 — Welcome Celebration August 3, 2022 — Redwood Falls |
Seminar #2 December 13-15, 2022 – MN t.b.d. |
Seminar #3 January 18-20, 2023 — Mankato |
| Seminar #4 — Hybrid February 15-17, 2023 — Online/small regional groups |
Seminar #5 – State Leadership March 29-31, 2023 — St. Paul |
Seminar #6 – Celebration Year 1 June 22-24, 2023 – MN t.b.d. |
Year 2 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Seminar #7 – National Leadership Seminar December 4-7, 2023 — Washington, D.C. |
Seminar #8 January 24-26, 2024 — MN, t.b.d. |
Seminar #9 — International Study
9-10 days between Feb 17-March 3, 2024 — MN t.b.d. |
| Seminar #10 — Hybrid
April 3-5, 2024 — Online/small regional groups |
Seminar #11 — Class XII Graduation June 21-22, 2024 — MN, t.b.d. |