Geneva County, Ala. (WDNews) — Geneva County’s own Jackson Tolbert has been selected to represent the area in the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Class XIII, a statewide program focused on developing future leaders in Alabama’s cattle industry.
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association officially launched the 2026-2027 class May 13-15 in Montgomery’s River Region. Tolbert was selected as one of 24 individuals from across Alabama chosen to participate in the competitive leadership program.
According to program organizers, YCLP is designed to give emerging leaders hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of Alabama’s beef cattle industry through leadership development, agriculture education and industry networking opportunities.
Over the next year, members of Class XIII will travel to locations across Alabama for six separate sessions focused on different areas of the cattle industry and agricultural leadership. Participants will meet with producers, industry professionals and state leaders while learning more about issues impacting Alabama agriculture.
The program will conclude with graduation during the 84th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show scheduled for Feb. 19-20, 2027, in Montgomery.
Tolbert’s selection places Geneva County among the communities represented in the statewide program aimed at preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders in Alabama.
