Class 54’s final hours in the Nation’s Capital unfolded in a pre-dawn blur of a March morning. Early alarms, one last round of organizing our rideshare groups, and the familiar
Our final day in Washington DC was impactful and emotional, centering around the question we all have in our minds: Where do we go from here? We were fortunate to
We began the day with a visit to the capitol, which culminated in a House gallery tour. Thanks to Congressman Ami Bera, our class was able to view the floor session
Our time in Washington, D.C. has reinforced how critical storytelling is in agriculture. Whether it’s farmers, ranchers, researchers, or industry leaders, our personal stories bring agriculture’s challenges and innovations to
As our journey continued, Day 5 brought us into deep conversations about democracy—not just as a system, but as an institution that demands active participation, self-awareness, and a commitment to
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you,” attributed to Maya Angelou. Our minds are drawn to themes and patterns in the world around us, often
“To understand a system, we need to step back and watch how the system behaves. All systems have a structure, and those structures matter.” -adapted from Menendian & Watt Our
Standing here in Minnesota, we’ve been reminded of their famous “Minnesota Nice” reputation—but also the flip side some call “Minnesota Nice Nasty.” It’s that complex mix of warm welcome on
“We’ve forgotten that the right wing and the left wing are actually part of the same bird.” – Brode Johnson, Communications Director, Assemblymember Soria Kicking off our National trip, we
September 09, 2024 MONTEREY – 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 California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) grows leaders who make a difference.
Our premier leadership development program – highly respected and the longest-running of its kind – teaches fellows leadership skills that help them expand their impact, increase their leadership capacity and tackle complex challenges.