The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will offer a bilingual (English, Spanish) Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) course starting April 2025. ALP is a comprehensive training program designed for farm supervisors and managers, which provides them with the knowledge and tools to effectively practice leadership skills that will increase their confidence and improve their job performance.
This three-month long program starts with 40 hours of pre-determined base courses (1 day a week for 6 weeks), followed by a period of leadership skills practice and graduation. Participants will graduate after they complete their program and give a final presentation, to receive an ALP Certificate from WSTFA and WSDA.
Some focus areas include:
- Communication
- Conflict management
- Leadership traits
- Delegating
- Coaching
- Goal setting
- Emotional intelligence
- Stress Management
When: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-4:00 pm (check in at 8 am)
Graduation will be on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Where: WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA 99354
To register please click here.
Participants must work in the agricultural industry and have supervisory experience. Participants must complete the entire 3-month training program to receive their ALP Certificate.
Registration will be limited to two (2) people per language per company. Please indicate the language of preference (English or Spanish) at the time of registration. This training is highly subsidized by the WSDA through Award #K5401. Full payment of $600 course fee must be made at the time of registration. The registration is non-refundable. Lunch, course materials, and refreshments will be provided each training day.
If you have questions about registration, please contact Joanne Rouse at 509-665-9641 or joanne@wstfa.org.
For questions about the program, please contact Dalia Ruiz at dalia@wstfa.org.
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