55th Class Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program August 19, 2025 Monterey, California–The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is proud to announce the selection of Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP), a distinguished group of emerging agricultural leaders who will engage in a 17-month intensive program designed to develop leadership skills and prepare them to lead in California’s dynamic agricultural industry. The Ag Leadership Program selects individuals who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a deep commitment to advancing California agriculture. Over the course of the program, fellows participate in immersive experiences, including leadership seminars, national and international travel seminars, and hands-on projects that foster personal growth and drive industry impact. “Class 55 will be challenged to broaden their perspectives, expand their influence, and lead with purpose. They embody the very essence of CALF’s mission, to grow leaders who make a difference. This cohort will carry forward a legacy of service-driven leadership that will help ensure California agriculture thrives for generations to come,” said CALF President and CEO Lesa Eidman (Class 49). Class 55 represents a wide range of agricultural sectors, including field crops, forestry, rice, tree crops, winegrapes, berries and water and brings diverse perspectives through their work in associations, government, agricultural services, and production. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation has been cultivating leaders for over 55 years, with alumni contributing to policy development, industry advancement, and community engagement across the state and nation. The Class 55 cohort continues this tradition of leadership excellence. Class 55 fellows’ inaugural ceremony will take place on October 3rd in Fresno, California. For more information about the Ag Leadership program or to learn more about the Class 55 Fellows, visit agleaders.org Tickets and additional event information are available at agleaders.org/events Class 55 Fellows Claire Aicken – County of San Diego AWM, Oceanside, CA Jordan Albiani – Galt High School, Elk Grove, CA Tommy Bottoms – Tremont Farms, Davis, CA Morgan Campbell – Westside Water Authority, Bakersfield, CA Sam Christopherson – Markon, Sacramento, CA Natalie Collins – California Association of Winegrape Growers, Lodi, CA Drew Crane – Crane Mills, Tehama, CA Kelly Damewood – California Certified Organic Farmers, Santa Cruz, CA Jared Davit – Jarran Ag Services, Yuba City, CA Josh Enos – Carriere Family Farms, Glenn, CA Lauren Fann – Almond Board of California, Modesto, CA Omar Alexander Gonzalez-Benitez – Planasa LLC, Watsonville, CA Lisa Howard – Tolenas Winery, Fairfield, CA Casey Kirchhoff – Kirchhoff Family Wines, Clarksburg, CA Kiaran Locy – California Prune Board, Sacramento, CA Cesar Mendoza – BASF Corporation, Fresno, CA Jordon Navarrot – Reclamation District 108, Grimes, CA Jon Neugebauer – McArthur Farm Supply, McArthur, CA Logan Robertson Huecker – Sequoia Riverlands Trust, Visalia, CA Ryan Scott – Monterey Pacific, Templeton, CA Emma Sertich – Center Safe Ag, Ventura, CA Sadie Strain – Strain Farming Company, Arbuckle, CA Kevin Voorhees – AgWest Farm Credit, San Luis Obispo, CA Jeremy Wagner – County of San Mateo AWM, Redwood City, CA About California Agricultural Leadership Foundation The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is dedicated to cultivating leaders who have the vision and capacity to advance, benefit, and promote California’s agricultural community. Since its founding in 1970, more than 1,400 fellows of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have become lifelong leaders, serving as catalysts for a vibrant agricultural industry and making lasting contributions to their businesses, communities, and families. CALF delivers a comprehensive and diverse leadership curriculum in collaboration with its five partner universities: UC Davis, Cal Poly Pomona, Fresno State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Chico State. Media Contact: Media Contact: Jessica Lara CALF Marketing and Communications Manager jlara@agleaders.org —