Ag leadership programs are at work in many states across the country. It's your chance as a farmer to further develop your skills, and commitment, to the industry. In Colorado, the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program is seeking new candidates, and the application deadline is Sept. 30.

Participants in CALP travel the state learning about agriculture in every region, and they also hone their personal leadership skills. And as culmination of the two-year program, the group also participates in an international trip to learn about ag in a foreign country, and trade between that nation and the United States.

Colorado is looking for new ag leadership candidates. (Image: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The Sept. 30 is the deadline to apply for the next CALP class, which will include 12 seminars running from February 2017 to February 2019.

If you're interested, download the application.

Throughout the state’s history, agricultural and rural people have significantly contributed to Colorado’s tapestry, and CALP strives to enrich this culture through a hands-on, interactive program dedicated to producing graduates with the vision and commitment to lead change and ensure the sustainability of Colorado’s agricultural economy and rural communities.

CALP – currently working with its 12th class – aims to strengthen effective agricultural leaders who reflect Colorado’s diverse population, by developing leaders in areas such as communication and technology, social issues and cultural diversity, coalition building, resource management and government policy, just to name a few.

CALP and its supporters recruit enthusiastic Coloradans who are recognized as emerging leaders and are directly involved in ag, agribusiness, rural industries, rural communities or natural resource management. Individuals may be in the early or middle phase of their leadership careers, and looking for that next level of training or experience. 

Those interested can learn more at coloagleaders.org, or can contact Cathy Calderwood at [email protected], or at (303) 547-5963. 

Source: CALP