Goal
To prepare participants for leadership roles in
Blue Diamond Growers.
Objectives
• To develop communication and leadership skills.
• To familiarize participants with the structure and
operations of
Blue Diamond.
• To develop an awareness of advantages of
Blue Diamond
Membership.
• To meet and become acquainted with other
almond growers.
• To encourage participation in
Blue Diamond
activities.
• To assist participants in the development and
operation of a successful farming business.
• To familiarize participants with external factors
that affects their business.
Eligibility Requirements
1. A current member, or child of current member, to
Blue Diamond Growers
and/or an employee of
a financial company that provides agricultural
financial services.
2. Interested in pursuing a career within the almond/
agricultural industry.
3. Attendance to each Young Leader event.
Application Process
To apply for the
Blue Diamond Growers
Young
Leader program, please visit bluediamondgrowers.
com/scholarship-program to complete an application.
Once submitted, participants will be selected by
a committee of Board Members, Advisory and
Liaison Committee members and field supervisors
within respective applicants’ district, with subsequent
approval of
Blue Diamond
’s Board of Directors.
Questions?
Contact your field supervisor or the membership office at 209.545.6225.
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