A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra.
ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is now accepting applications for Class 17 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), with the introduction of an online application form – http://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/class-application. ROI is accepting applications until March 17.
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is a 19-month executive development opportunity for men and women who want to shape the future of the agriculture and food industry and make a positive difference in rural communities across Ontario.
The curriculum includes a series of eight seminars, two study tours – one North American and one international – and one issues analysis project. Study topics include government and political systems, marketing and economics, environmental impact, national and international trade, communication and organization skills, decision making, consumer and social issues, media relations, agri-food trends and society and globalization and the dynamics of change.
AALP was established in 1984 through the work of four partners – the University of Guelph, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Foundation for Rural Living. Read “The Early History of AALP” – http://bit.ly/2jH9n5s by Jack Hagarty and Patricia Mighton.
For more detailed program and interview information, please read AALP Orientation/Interview and FAQ at http://bit.ly/2jGZdlC.
COMING EVENTS
Feb. 15 – Dufferin Soil and Crops Association Annual Seed and Feed Show and Annual Meeting. Amaranth Township Hall, County Road 10 and 374028 6th Line. For more information, contact Jim Irvine at 519-835-9929.
