Through workshops, seminars and study tours over an 18-month period, approximately 20 men and women working in Atlantic Canada’s agricultural and associated sectors meet to:

• develop solid leadership skills;
• learn how political, cultural, social, economic and physical forces impact the agri-food industry; and,
• establish networks with leaders from Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Curriculum for Current Class

Year One Sessions

• What is Leadership, Teamwork, Corporate Sponsorships, Power Point Workshop
• Media Relations, Agricultural Issues, Chairing Meetings, Roles of Government
• Public Speaking, Personality Testing, Decision Making, Business Etiquette
• Examining Agricultural Issues, Listening styles, Leadership Challenge
• N.A. Study Tour: Canadian Government: People, Policies and Programs; Understanding U.S. Approaches to Agriculture, Trade, Development, Resources and Social Policies

Year Two Sessions

• Conflict Resolution, Persuasive Speaking, Lobbying
• Joint Session with New England LEAD Program, Board Governance
• Strategic Planning, Leading Change, Pre-tour Briefing
• International Study Tour: Political, Economic and Cultural Comparisons
• Debrief Study Tour, Program Evaluation, A Look Ahead, Graduation

Included at most seminars:

• Local tours to meet leaders in agribusiness and other sectors
• Class meetings to practice parliamentary procedures
• Power Point presentations by class members to showcase their businesses
• Agricultural Roundtables and/or Agricultural Panels with political and industry leaders
• CEO’s from other industries and sectors
• Agricultural Think Tanks by class members during second year
• Five fundamental practices of exemplary leadership featured during second year

The Atlantic Agricultural Leadership Program is a registered charity funded through tuition, fundraising events, grants and corporate sponsorships. We welcome participants from Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.