Overview

“It’s a great investment in you. It’s a great investment in your community that you’re going to take these skills back to and it’s a great opportunity to meet some other wonderful people in the potato industry.” Laurie Widdowson, CSS Farms, LLC, Kearney, NE

“Seeing how important the program is to the industry was a big take home for me. To encourage people to go talk to their senators and representatives. To teach them, to give them the tools to do it well and it’s very important for our future as an industry.” Jolynn Rasmussen, J.R. Simplot, Boise, ID 

“It’s easy to get laser focused on your local industry and company. PILI allowed me to see the bigger picture and meet some amazing current and future potato industry leaders. Networking during our travels from coast to coast, touring multiple operations , professional business training, and  educating Capitol Hill on the industry, sums up the experience of a lifetime!”

Mike Phillips, Walther Farms, Three Rivers, MI

“Regardless of your age or level of leadership experience, anyone will benefit from the PILI program. As one of the oldest to participate, I learned a whole new level of leadership skills. Not to mention the incredible opportunity to form new acquaintances and friendships that will last a lifetime.” Byron Duffin, Brand President, Double L

“This program has opened so many doors for me. It has helped me understand that we are a part of something so much bigger.”  Cliff Shaw, Farm Fresh Direct of America, Monte Vista, CO