Local Food Leader 101 Certification (LFL 101) is an individual, skill-building certification for beginning food systems practitioners or those looking to be engaged in their local food system. The certification teaches foundational competencies critical for successful food systems development, including common language, dignity and involvement in food systems, facilitation and leadership, evaluation, and professional development.
Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion in Local Food Leader 101 and eligible to participate in Local Food Leader 201. Workshop sections include:
-Food systems common language
-Dignity and involvement in food systems
-Facilitation and leadership
-Creating plans of work
-Project and program evaluation
-Professional development
Jodie Huegerich, RDN, LD is a Certified Local Food Leader Trainer and provides an in-person LFL 101 workshop each year in the Cedar Valley. This workshop is developed by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Cost: $150/person ($75/UNI student) and includes 1 ½ days of class, binder with materials, and lunch on the second day. Participants must attend both days to receive the certificate.
Register no later than December 15th. Class limited to 20 participants and registration will close before December 15th if capacity is reached.
Workshop Agenda--
January 15, 2026 DAY 1:
Noon Check-in + Networking
12:30 pm: Introductions + Common Language
1:30 pm Working in Food Systems
3 pm Networking/Break
3:30 pm Leadership Styles + Facilitation Techniques (90 minutes)
5 pm Wrap up & Adjourn
January 16, 2026 DAY 2:
7:30 am Doors open/Networking
8:00 am: Reflection on Day 1
8:30 am: Dignity & Involvement in the Food System
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Intro to Evaluation
12:45 pm Lunch/Break/Networking (Lunch provided)
1:45 pm Plans of Work + Professional Development
3:45 pm Wrap-up
4:00 pm Adjourn
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