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Help Recruit Class 46 Candidates
We have had a steady flow of applications since January, and we have six more weeks until the phase one deadline. WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP recruiting candidates! Applicants must be growers, farmers, ranchers or individuals working in allied businesses and organizations who are emerging or mid-career leaders in agriculture. The phase one application is due as soon as possible, but no later than May 4.
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Class 45 Returns from National Trip
Class 45 fellows arrived on the East Coast on March 4 for their national travel seminar. During the trip, there were numerous high-impact moments that provided meaningful leadership lessons. Check out their online travel blog for photos and summaries of their experiences in Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Washington, D.C. The fellows also posted photos via Instagram at #CALF45NATL and #CALF45.
>Visit the travel blog
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D.C. Exchange Interviews
D.C. Exchange selection committee members were inside the Beltway on March 10 and 11, interviewing dozens of federal agency staff members for the August program. They hosted an evening reception at USDA on March 11 for Class 45, local D.C. Exchange alumni and other guests. The Illinois Agricultural Leadership 2016 Class joined the event as well. The selection committee included Karm Bains (40), Darlene Din (35), Melissa Duflock (40), Rob (35) and Kelly Geis (35), Heidi Harris (43), Mica Heilmann (40), Chase Hurley (35), Steve Knudsen (41) and John Weiler (22).
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Agricultural & Government Leaders Reception
California government leaders, agricultural industry leaders, Ag Leadership alumni and current program fellows enjoyed the annual Agricultural & Government Leaders Reception in Sacramento on March 3. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross was in attendance and addressed the group about current ag issues. As part of the event, 197 pounds of fresh California produce was donated to the River City Food Bank.
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Save-the-Date for the All Class Reunion
The All Class Reunion will be held at the Minkler Ranch April 24-26. The schedule is as follows:
>Friday: Guests may arrive as early as 12:30 p.m. Campfire at dusk and movie night for the kids.
>Saturday: Hay ride tour and "The Bug Lady" for kids to enjoy. Chili cook off for the alumni - please let Emily know if your class is participating. Hosted lunch served (chili, salad and cornbread). Bar opens at 4 p.m. Hosted buffet dinner served, plus dancing into the night.
Please bring your own food for meals that are not provided.
RSVP: Emily Lazzerini / elazzerini@agleaders.org / 831-585-1030
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Dr. Peter Senge to Speak at Next L4 Seminar - Invitation
Save the date! The next Life-Long Leadership Learning Seminar (L4) is scheduled for April 22 at Cal Poly Pomona. The guest speaker is Dr. Peter Senge, a senior lecturer in leadership and sustainability at the MIT Sloan School of Management, founding chair of the Society for Organizational Learning and author of the widely-acclaimed book “The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of The Learning Organization.”
>Invitation
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Common Threads Fresno Award Celebration
CALF congratulates the six women who will receive the 2015 Common Threads Award. Common Threads Fresno recognizes women in the following counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, and Tulare. On March 26, an awards luncheon honoring this year's recipients will be held on the California State University, Fresno campus.
Fresno award recipients for 2015 are:
Sally Dudley Baker, Woodlake; Izetta Agnew Camp, Bakersfield; Karen Morais, Fresno; Judith Peracchi, Fresno; Carol Rollin, Riverdale; Kathy Sargent, Hanford.
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International Leadership Alumni Conference
The 26th annual ILAC conference will be held Aug. 5-8, 2015 in Denver. The conference connects friends, colleagues and agricultural leaders from all over the world.
For more information, visit the website.
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Call for Nominations
The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards recognize and support individuals who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issues. Nominations must be received by April 21, 2015.
For more information, visit the website.
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Job Opportunities
Cache Creek Conservancy, Executive Director
For more information, visit the website or call 530-661-1070.
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Thank You Major Leadership Stakeholders
The Otis Booth Foundation: $500,000
California Cotton Alliance: $50,000
Hidden Villa Ranch: $5,000
C.H. Robinson Company: $4,500
Robert and Patricia Gray: $1,000 "In memory of Paul Couture"
John Muller: $1,000
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