The Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute (ILLI) is a combined effort from the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) that provides an opportunity for young men and women to become actively involved in the livestock industry and all of agriculture. This program, sponsored by the two aforementioned organizations, is administered by their respective staffs.
ILLI is a three-day trip that focuses on leadership, citizenship, and communication skills through hands-on experiences. It is hosted in a different location each year. Youth learn about pork, beef, and dairy production, research, consumer information, and issues that affect the livestock industry today.
ILLI participants must be 16-20 years old by the time of the trip. ILLI participants need not be pork or beef producers or from pork or beef producing families but must exhibit a sincere interest in the livestock industry and agriculture.
A maximum of 20 students will be accepted. Registration is based first on age, then on the quality of response to the prompt listed on the forthcoming registration form. Notifications will be made within one week of the application deadline. If chosen, there is a $150 registration fee to attend the trip, with all other trip expenses covered by ILLI.
This year’s ILLI Trip is scheduled for June 7-9! The application deadline is May 1. Please contact lana@ilpork.com or 217-529-3100 with any questions.