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The WHY Behind YCLP: Inside Alabama's Young Cattlemen's Leadership Program ft. YCLP Council Chairman Aisling Walding
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- Cattle Connect
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- Dec 5, 2025
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- 1717
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Summary
The Young Cattlemen's Leadership Program is one of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association's leading opportunities for young cattle producers in Alabama. In this episode, host Michael Smith talks with YCLP Council Chairman Aisling Walding about YCLP — what it teaches, how it builds industry connections, and why it prepares young producers for leadership in Alabama's beef cattle communities. Listen to learn more about what to expect when it comes to YCLP class experiences, council work, industry and D.C. trips, leadership training, and application details for Class XIII (applications open now through March 22).