Accepting Applications for Focus Agriculture Class 33

Focus Agriculture is Agri-Culture’s “first-in-the-nation” educational program. It is an opportunity for community leaders to participate in a nine-session intensive program acquiring knowledge about a broad spectrum of agriculture. The once-a-month day-long seminars, including farm tours and hands-on experience, cover such topics as:

Production and labor
Ethnic groups in agriculture
Government relations and politics
Regional diversity of commodities produced
Environment and technology
Marketing and foreign competition
Farm tours and hands-on experience

FOCUS AGRICULTURE TUITION – $1,000
REFUND FOR 100% ATTENDANCE – $250

Now accepting applications

Twenty participants will be chosen for Class 33. Seminars will be held one Friday each month, unless otherwise scheduled, commencing Friday, March 15, 2024. You can read more on the Focus Agriculture FAQs page.

Applications are due Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Applications submitted prior to December 15, 2023 will be considered for early admission.

Full Application – Focus Agriculture 2024

Applications are also available at the Agri-Culture office:
141 Monte Vista Ave, Watsonville
(831) 722-6622

Online application

You can download and complete a Full Application – Focus Agriculture 2024, or complete the form below.

Contact Information

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Address

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Mailing Address (if different from above)

Apt, suite, etc.

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Note:

All communications and information regarding the class will be sent via email so please provide the email address most appropriate for your immediate attention.

Length of service with current employer

Number of years in Santa Cruz County

Application Questions

Instructions

Please answer the following questions in full. You may email a resume or additional materials to fully respond; however, each of the following questions below must be answered.

Please describe your job responsibilities.

List your educational background, including awards and training programs.

List major business and professional activities in which you have participated within the past three years, including offices held.

In your opinion, what are two major issues affecting agriculture in the greater Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley?

How will Focus Agriculture help you in your profession and/or as a member of the community?

How would you share the knowledge obtained through the program with the larger community?

How did you hear about Focus Agriculture?

References

Instructions

List three people who may be contacted to provide information about your qualifications as a Focus Agriculture participant

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Name and Title

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Name and Title

Address

Apt, suite, etc.

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Submission

By sumitting this form you agree to the information below.

I understand that if I am chosen for the program, a $1000 fee will be charged for my participation. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS WILL BE REFUNDED AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM IF I ACHIEVE 100% ATTENDANCE FOR ALL SESSIONS. If I miss two sessions, I may be removed from the program.

Late applications will be prioritized last for purposes of equitable consideration.

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Online application

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