GROWTH... It's what soybean producers are all about. The Soybean Genesis Leaders Program is designed to give active members of the soybean industry a deep foundation in leadership skills and industry knowledge, positioning you for growth at your operation and in your career.
The South Dakota Soybean Checkoff has partnered with SDARL to deliver this program exclusively for soybean growers. SDARL is proud to offer its proven, hands-on, in-depth learning model to maximize your opportunity for growth.
Applications open soon for Class 5 of the Soybean Genesis Leaders Program! Click below to join the interest list.
The Soybean Genesis Leaders 4-seminar series is held December through March. Class 5 (2025-26) dates will be announced soon!
I. Soybean Industry Overview
II. Innovation and Forward Focus
III. The Legislative Process
IV. Leadership Readiness
Meet the Genesis Leaders
Class 4 (2024-25)
Heather Beninga
Spruce Bushong
Austin Chicoine
Will Cromarty
Jason Dorhout
Carter Ekern
David Guthmiller
Brady Hauswedell
Jevon Hohn
Jeremiah Johnson
Angel Kasper
Dylan Lindeman
Andy List
Allen Merrill
Kelbi Messmer
Riley Namminga
Carter Paulson
Andrew Schaeffer
AJ Schmitz
Andrew Streff
Phil Thiesse
Lauren Wheeting
Blake Young
Logan Zemlicka
Class 3 (2023-24)
Tyra Bechen
Trevor Benson
Tara Bierman
Scott Christopherson
Sarah Engel
Brent Greenway
Bruce Haines
Colton Hanson
Zack Hazel
Zach Hefty
Braedon Hinker
Cody King
Jeff Kloucek
Dustin Lounsbery
Larry Michels
Collin Powell
Connor Powell
Jared Questad
Sam Schaunaman
Chad Stoterau
Class 2 (2022-23)
Malorie Anderson
Adam Eichacker
Jason Foster
Jay Foster
Ross Hanson
Brock Hanten
Robbie Heine
Ethan Hofer
Wes Jepsen
Kyler Johnson
Jesse King
Cody Olson
Brian Siemonsma
Allyse Steffen
Logan Weisser
Class 1 (2021-22)
Clint Brandlee
Kooper Cleveland
Lee Friesen
Cody Geary
Kalyn Henrichs
Tanner Hento
Adam Hunt
Adam Hunt
Jonathan Linke
Jeanette Linke
Kyle Peters
Drew Peterson
Beau Schooley
Trey Schmidt