MONTEREY, CA - Every leader needs support. For those looking to grow within California’s immense ag community, look no further than the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP); applications are now being accepted for Class 54.

“As we open the application process for Class 54, our selection committees are focused on choosing a group of fellows who have the capacity to grow and lead as well as share a commitment to California agriculture,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Dwight Ferguson. “Our experienced-based curriculum, personalized coaching and emphasis on lifelong learning enables the development of leaders who make a difference in their families, communities, companies, and ultimately our great industry as a whole.”

The Ag Leadership Program, operated by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF), is considered to be one of the premier leadership development experiences in the United States, a press release noted. Applicants should be mid-career growers, farmers, ranchers, horticulturalists, foresters and/or individuals working in other areas of California’s agriculture industry.

Through the 17-month program, fellows will learn leadership skills that help them expand their impact. They’ll be immersed in numerous topics, including leadership theory, effective communication, motivation, critical thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and other skills and tools that contribute to improved performance.

More than 1,400 individuals have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in agriculture, communities, government, business, and other areas.

For more information on the program, click here.

AndNowUKnow will continue to report on opportunities within the produce industry so stay tuned.