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 03

Class 56 Virtual Prospective Applicant Event

Interested in applying for the California Agricultural Leadership Program? Join us for a Virtual Prospective Applicant Event and live Q&A!

Mar 10

2026 Common Threads Central Valley

Honoring outstanding women in agriculture for their volunteer efforts and philanthropic contributions.

Mar 11

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

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

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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