Class 11 of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) completed its eighteen month course of study with graduation on April 26 at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. Twenty nine leaders in agriculture and ag-related fields from around the state were awarded completion plaques by CALP Board members and partners of the program. In opening remarks, Class 8 alumnus, CALP Board Chairman and State Representative Jerry Sonnenberg expressed his pride in the group and their outstanding leadership accomplishments. He explained that the program helps participants to overcome obstacles and to take leadership roles on issues that affect Colorado agriculture at local, national and global levels. Class 3 alumnus and Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar addressed the group stating that "graduation is not an end, but a beginning." He explained that the CALP program was designed to give them the tools and the contacts to become effective leaders so he challenged them to continue their leadership journey beyond their CALP experience. The class spent 2 days touring the San Luis Valley learning about water and the potato industry. Highlights of the seminar were tours of the San Luis Valley Research Center and Hi-Land Potato Company & Worley Seed owned by CALP Class 11 member Bob Mattive. The class also heard presentations on the Rio Grande River Restoration Project, the Rio Grande Compact and the Rio Grande Basin Plan. "We wanted to showcase the San Luis Valley's potato industry and the water challenges we face in our region," said CALP member Bob Mattive. Class 11's curriculum included classroom seminars throughout Colorado, plus travel seminars to Louisiana and Washington, D.C. In addition, members gained an international perspective from an intensive eleven day tour of agriculture in China. About Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program
The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program develops and enhances the leadership capabilities of diverse men and women committed to the future of Colorado's agricultural and rural communities. The program enriches this culture through hands-on, interactive experiences dedicated to producing graduates with the vision and commitment to lead change and ensure the sustainability of Colorado's agriculture and rural economies. Applications are now being accepted for Class 12 that begins in February 2015. The application deadline is September 1, 2014 and can be found at www.coloagleaders.org or contact Angie Cue, Executive Director, at 303-547-5963.
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