Growing leaders who make a difference

GROWING LEADERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What is Ag Leadership?

The California Agricultural Leadership Program is an advanced leadership development experience for emerging or mid-career leaders in agriculture. It is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the United States.

Prospective Applicants

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Leading the Way

1,500+

GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM

55

YEARS SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN

17

MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM

24

FELLOWS IN EACH CLASS

Upcoming Events

Mar 25

CALF 2026 Strategic Plan – Alumni & Stakeholder Listening Session,San Luis Obispo

Join us in San Luis Obispo for a conversation and an opportunity to share your input on the 2026 CALF Strategic Plan Refresh.

Mar 26

CALF 2026 Strategic Plan – Alumni & Stakeholder Listening Session,Oxnard

Join us in Oxnard for a conversation and an opportunity to share your input on the 2026 CALF Strategic Plan Refresh.

Apr 01

Common Threads North 2026 Dinner & Awards

Join us as we celebrate and honor the 2026 Common Threads North Honorees!

LEARNING FROM EXPERTS

Partner Universities

CALF delivers an integrated, comprehensive and diverse curriculum with support from its five partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State, UC Davis and Cal State Chico.

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