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

Learn About the Program

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

Apr 01

Common Threads North 2026 Dinner & Awards

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

Apr 03

April First Friday

Join us for the virtual April 3 First Friday! The topic will be a Strategic Planning Listening Session led by CALF President and CEO, Lesa Eidman.

Apr 25

Region 7 Alumni Cal Poly Baseball Social – April

Join CALF Region 7 Alumni for a fun afternoon socializing and watching Cal Poly Baseball from the Krukow Klub!

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.

Learn More