News & Insights
From the field.
Class announcements, awards, leadership insights, and news from the foundation, the program, and the network.
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News Release · April 2026
55th Class Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four emerging leaders from across California begin their 17-month immersive journey through the longest-running ag leadership program in the United States.
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News Release · March 2026
Applications Available for California Ag Leadership Program Class 56
CALF opens Class 56 applications for emerging and mid-career California agricultural leaders. Applications close in advance of summer interviews.
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Awards · March 2026
2025 CALF Awards Honor Leadership in California Agriculture
The foundation recognized this year's Profiles in Leadership, Lifetime Leadership, and Honorary Fellow recipients at a ceremony in Fresno.
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News Release · February 2026
Breakfast Fundraisers at Colusa Farm Show and World Ag Expo Set for February
Two regional breakfast events bring fellows and supporters together to fund the next class.
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Leadership Insights · June 2026
Leadership Insights: The Power of Habits
A recap of Dr. Nessie Early's June First Friday session, with three habits Ag Leaders can take into their own teams.
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News Release · January 2026
CALF to Honor 2025 Lifetime Leadership & Profiles in Leadership Award Recipients
The foundation announces this year's award recipients ahead of the Class 56 inauguration ceremony in Fresno.
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Blog · December 2025
Ag Leadership Foundation Gets New Monterey Office Location
CALF's new home at 80 Garden Court in Monterey gives staff, board, and visiting alumni more space to gather.
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News Release · April 2025
54th Class Selected for California Ag Leadership Program
Class 54 begins its 17-month journey across the foundation's five partner universities.
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Leadership Insights · November 2025
Leadership From the Inside Out
A reflection from the education team on what "inside-out" leadership development looks like in practice — and why it matters more than tactics.
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