2020 KJLS LEAD Challenge

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, portions of the LEAD Challenge will be held virtually in 2020. Please read the participant guide for more information and contest rules. Show exhibitors can sign up to participate in the LEAD Challenge until Monday, September 21. If you would like to sign up or have additional questions, please contact Brittney Grother at 785-564-6797 or Brittney.Grother@ks.gov.

Listen & Learn

Preparing for a Career in the Agriculture Industry

• Watch Live Monday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m.
• View Recording
• Participation Survey

The Effect of COVID-19 on the Food Supply Chain

• Watch Live Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m.
• View Recording
• Participation Survey

How to Advocate for Agriculture from a Social Distance

• Watch Live Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m.
• View Recording
• Participation Survey

Skill Stations

Juniors

• Beef Flyer Template
• Sheep Flyer Template
• Swine Flyer Template
• Goat Flyer Template

Intermediates & Seniors

• Speeches will be recorded September 24-25, 2020 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
• Prepared Speech Sign Up
• Intermediate Prepared Speech Zoom Session (please join at least 5 minutes before your time slot)
• Senior Prepared Speech Zoom Session (please join at least 5 minutes before your time slot)
• If these times don’t work with your school or athletic schedule, please contact Brittney Grother at 785-564-6797 or Brittney.Grother@ks.gov to make other arrangements.

Career Development

Juniors

• Worksheet Template
• Worksheet & Poster Upload Link

Intermediates

• Essay Upload Link

Seniors

• Cover Letter Resume Upload Link