AMPI MASTERCLASS

Join the AMPI MASTERCLASS

Grow your AMPI knowledge in a unique, cohort-style program focused on education and leadership development.

Participants will learn strategies for solving challenges facing the co-op and industry today and in the future, build relationships with fellow AMPI member-leaders, and gain skills to become a better leader for your family, farm, community and co-op business.

Applications have closed for the first cohort. Stay tuned for application info and dates for the next MasterClass.

  • AMPI YC members (ages 18-45) and Elected Officials are eligible to apply.

    This includes Corporate Board members.

  • AMPI covers the cost of lodging, program meals, and mileage during the four scheduled meetings.

  • The program’s four, two-day meetings will take place in New Ulm, Minn.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A typical class session will run from noon to noon.

Day one includes lunch and AMPI and co-op education sessions. Day two will feature leadership lessons from Jason Hunt and wrap up with lunch. 

November 6-7, 2024: Co-op Principles

  • Introductions & Program Goals

  • Understanding AMPI’s Governance 

  • Co-op Principles — Dr. Mike Boland

  • Milk Movement, Hauling & Logistics

January 15-16, 2025: AMPI Operations

  • AMPI Operations Overview

  • Wastewater Management

  • Hands-on Cheesemaking Workshop 

February 26-27, 2025: AMPI’s Secondary Plants and Sales and Marketing

  • AMPI Finished Goods Product Pricing

  • Launching the Dinner Bell Creamery Brand

  • Stewardship & Sustainability

  • New Ulm Butter Plant

  • Portage Consumer-Packaged Cheese Plant

April 9-10, 2025: Co-op Finances

  • Financial Statements

  • Understanding Equity

  • Milk Pricing 101

Leadership Keynote: Jason Hunt

Jason Hunt spent 15 years in public education, learning that leadership has less to do with processes and more to do with people. As a middle school principal, he turned around the school’s toxic culture in two years by developing influence with his staff. Jason’s messages focus on helping leaders lead through influence rather than title.  

His messages are based on proven learning strategies and brain science. Jason lives in Owatonna, Minn., with his wife and four kids.