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 17

CALF 2026 Strategic Plan – Alumni & Stakeholder Listening Session,Santa Rosa

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

Mar 18

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

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

Mar 18

Ag and Government Leaders Reception

RSVP by Mar 11 for this important social event that brings together California ag and government leaders!

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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