LEAP

Iowa Farm Sanctuary has been chosen as a participating sanctuary for the nationwide rollout of LEAP: Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet

LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program providing high school students across the nation with a compassionate alternative to traditional agriculture programs like 4H and FFA. A comprehensive four-year program taught by participating farm animal sanctuaries, LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system.

The 2023-2024 Iowa Farm Sanctuary LEAP program is currently running from September-May. If you are interested in joining LEAP at IFS for the 2024-2025 school year, please email 2024-2025 IFS LEAP coordinator John Manak at iowafarmsanctuary.john@gmail.com to register your interest and/or to ask questions.

When the application window for 2024-2025 opens, you will click here to be taken to the IFS page of the LEAP website. Once you have completed the application, you will be directed back here to complete the Iowa Farm Sanctuary waiver below. Make sure to follow Iowa Farm Sanctuary on social media to learn more details, and consider joining the next IFS class of LEAPers!

For more information on the program, visit leapforanimals.org. For questions specific to the IFS LEAP experience, contact 2024-2025 IFS LEAP coordinator John Manak at iowafarmsanctuary.john@gmail.com.

Iowa Farm Sanctuary is located just seven miles west of North Liberty at 1696 250th Street NW, Oxford, IA 52322 (map)