California Agricultural Leadership Foundation

Don't miss out on an incredible professional development opportunity - spread the word! This Lifelong Leadership Learning (L4) workshop – featuring speakers Tobin Redwine, PhD and Sandy Klein of Vivayic – equips leaders with essential strategies to effectively manage and lead through change. Participants will learn practical tools to foster adaptability, communicate effectively and build resilience in their teams, enabling them to turn workplace challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. COST ▪ FREE to CALF Classes 4, 14, 24, 34, 44 (to be recognized at the Oct. 11 inauguration). ▪ $50 for all other CALF alumni and California Farm Bureau members. ▪ $100 for non-alumni. REGISTER https://lnkd.in/gC_QzdHk #agleadership #caagleadership  #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference #lifelongleadershiplearning

The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council is excited to honor Carlos Castañeda (36) and Steve McShane (33) with the 2024 Profiles in Leadership Award next week in Fresno! The award recognizes Ag Leadership Program alumni for leadership actions that result in the betterment of industry, community, business, government, education and/or the environment. Carlos and Steve will be recognized during a ceremony in conjunction with the Class 54 inauguration. Join us for the special celebration! RSVP TODAY! Friday, Oct. 11 DoubleTree Fresno Convention Center 5:45 p.m. - Welcome reception 6:30 p.m. - Awards, inauguration, dinner DETAILS & TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/g7XQ24vv #agleadership #caagleadership #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference

Read this month's Leadership Insights by Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Our column – in partnership with Morning Ag Clips – highlights crucial facets of leadership, with academic and agricultural leaders offering valuable perspectives and strategies. We are honored that Karen wrote this month's column and highlighted an important skill for agricultural leaders: collaboration. We also appreciate her positive comments about and support for the California Ag Leadership Program! Her commentary will also appear in the fall issue of our Horizons magazine. #agleadership #caagleadership #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference #caagriculture #californiaagriculture #collaboration

Pisoni Family Vineyards is welcoming luncheon guests with the exclusive opportunity to gather at its beautiful vineyard in the Soledad foothills, where they will enjoy lunch and wine in the Pisoni Vineyards, a truly special experience. The luncheon will honor Jim Manassero (1) as well as fellow alumni from Region 5 who passed away in the last year, including Ed Boutonnet (3) and Ruben Rueda (3). Family, friends, colleagues and prospective applicants to the Ag Leadership Program are welcome. All proceeds benefit CALF. **Limited seating: Only 60 tickets available** EVENT PAGE (tickets and sponsorships) https://lnkd.in/gz244snG #agleadership #caagleadership #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference

Register now for a prestigious, daylong professional development event designed to meet the evolving needs of California's agricultural leaders. Facilitated by renowned experts in learning and agricultural leadership, this immersive workshop will equip participants with the theories and frameworks necessary to guide long-term change in their organizations. We will explore strategies for visioning your ideal workplace culture, regardless of your role, and provide actionable tools for developing and implementing a sustainable plan to achieve it. This session will cover essential topics, including: ▪ Theories and frameworks for long-term organizational change in agriculture. ▪ Visioning exercises to clarify and align your workplace culture with your leadership goals. ▪ Developing a strategic plan for implementation that can be adapted to various leadership roles across the agricultural sector. Designed to serve the unique challenges of the California agricultural community, this workshop will enhance your leadership capacity, inspire forward-thinking practices and ensure the long-term viability of our industry. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging professional, it promises valuable insights and practical tools to help you lead and e ➡ DETAILS AND REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gC_QzdHk

Join us on Oct. 11 in Fresno for a special evening to... ❇ Celebrate the beginning of the leadership journey for Class 54 fellows. ❇ Recognize the alumni from Classes 4, 14, 24, 34 and 44.  ❇ Honor 2024 Profiles in Leadership Award recipients Carlos Castañeda (36) and Steve McShane (33). Enjoy a welcome reception hosted by the Alumni Council followed by dinner, award ceremony and inauguration. **Purchase tickets/RSVP by Oct. 2** >Event page / tickets: https://lnkd.in/g7XQ24vv #agleadership #caagleadership #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference #calfclass54

Welcome to Ag Leadership! Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 54 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging, mid-career leaders in agriculture. The new fellows will be inaugurated into the program on Oct. 11 in Fresno. Through dynamic seminars during an intensive 17-month program, fellows are 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. Four partner universities – Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC Davis – deliver integrated, comprehensive and diverse curriculum at the seminars. Fellows will participate in approximately 55 seminar days, including a 10-day national travel seminar and a 14-day international travel seminar. “The California Ag Leadership Foundation (CALF) grows leaders who go on to make a positive difference in their families, businesses, communities and ultimately, California agriculture,” said CALF President and CEO Dwight Ferguson. “Participating program alumni assemble a class of fellows that represents a broad cross section of the state’s ag industry and demonstrates the capacity to make real impact. We’re excited for the fellows to kick off their Ag Leadership journey next month!” CALF invests more than $50,000 per fellow to participate in the program, which is underwritten by individual and industry donations. Ag Leadership is considered one of the premier leadership programs in the United States. Since 1970, more than 1,400 California Agricultural Leadership Program fellows have become lifelong leaders who individually and collectively act as a catalyst for a vibrant agricultural community. For more information about the program, visit agleaders.org. >Full news release: https://lnkd.in/gDiTY8nj #agleadership #caagleadership #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference #californiaagriculture #caagriculture #calfclass54

We celebrate and appreciate all hardworking farmers, growers, ranchers and others working in and for California agriculture. Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 #agleadership #caagleadership #growingleaders #agriculture #californiaagriculture #laborday

Join us on Sept. 6 @ 12-1 p.m. for an engaging presentation by Matt Patton, executive director of the California Agricultural Teachers' Association and a Class 47 alum of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. EVENT PAGE - ADD TO CALENDAR - SPEAKER BIO https://lnkd.in/gh43bXgF ZOOM LINK https://lnkd.in/grtUia4w #caagleadership #agleadership #growingleaders #growingleaderswhomakeadifference #californiaagriculture #caagriculture

As part of our ongoing initiative to better serve our alumni community, CALF is undertaking a project to consider the continued viability of the current regional map boundaries. Our hope is by reviewing and adjusting these boundaries, we can identify regions that will allow for greater access for our alumni to participate in regional events and efforts that are geographically closer to their homes or workplaces. Alumni: We invite you to participate in a Zoom meeting! Your feedback is critical as we work together to update the regions in ways that best reflect and support our community. DETAILS / ZOOM LINKS / CURRENT REGIONAL MAP LINK: https://conta.cc/4dwwwD7