Rural leadership conference set for April

The Texas Rural Leadership Program will be hosting its 2019 conference, Engaging Rural Communities, in Austin Texas, April 4-5.

“The future of Texas is changing. With it, the potential for the places we love to become increasingly urban, or even ghostly quiet is increasing. A healthier sense of community in our rural counties impacts the well-being of all Texans. Our program brings people together, in commitment to stronger community through inclusive leadership,” said Dr. Craig Rotter, Executive Director of the Texas Rural Leadership Program.
“There can be a vibrant future for small town Texas, through open discussion about what matters, and thoughtful movement into collective action.”

The Texas Rural Leadership program is a non-for-profit 501c3 organization, in close partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Created in 1989 by a group of Texans who wanted to create leadership development opportunities for individuals in rural areas where access to such opportunities are not available, the first TRLP leadership program was convened in Marion County in 1992. Since then, nearly 800 participants have completed programs in counties spread across the state. The program encourages participants to identify assets that will improve the quality of life in their communities.

The 2019 Engaging Rural Communities Conference is set to energize participants, build connections to rural-focused resources, better define 21st Century rural leadership needs, and allow for discussion about what we should be doing to improve our quality of life. Attendees will hear success stories, gain a greater understanding of the power of the Texas Rural Leadership Program, and be reminded that it is often a handful of people that lead the way to a bright future.

For more information, contact Executive Director Craig Rotter, Ph.D., craig.rotter@agnet.tamu.edu, ph: 979. 845.2035, mobile: 979.587.1992, website: https://trlp.tamu.edu.