ELDP
Are you an up-and-coming leader who wants to be more involved in the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association? Consider the FFVA Emerging Leader Development Program, administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation.
The suggested age for participation in the program is between 25 to 40. Applicants must be part of an FFVA member’s family or their company and must be working in or pursuing a career in Florida specialty crop agriculture. The class size is based on the recommendation of the program director to the FFVA Leadership Development Committee.
ELDP Class 14 Members
ELDP Class 13 Highlights
Class 15 Application Period is OPEN.
Launched in 2011, the program identifies and develops leaders to be strong advocates for Florida agriculture. The sessions provide a wealth of information on the many issues facing the industry and equips members to communicate about agriculture. Ultimately, ELDP graduates can get involved to strengthen the future of specialty crop agriculture and grassroots engagement in FFVA and other industry organizations.
The application period for Class 15 is now closed.
ELDP Class 15 Application
ELDP Class 15 Written Agreement
ELDP Class 15 Schedule
The Program:
Develops leaders who are prepared with a depth of knowledge of the many issues facing agriculture
Provides young professionals with the education and tools to deal with those issues
Engages young leaders in FFVA and other industry organizations
The schedule includes a trip to Tallahassee to meet with legislators, seminars provided by FFVA staff members and other experts on current issues, venues to study environmental issues and water management, and visits to specialty crop production areas in Florida and California.
Details: Program Director Sonia Tighe, 321-214-5245
Class 14: 2024-2025
Gianfranco Bonifacio
Wish Farms
Olivia Clark
Southern Hill Farms
Anthony DiMare
DiMare, Inc.
Jordan Feek
Feek Family Farms
Olivia Pope Helms
Wedgworth's Inc.
Anna Long
Agri-Gator's Inc.
Caleb McCullough
Southern Gardens Citrus
Jimmy Peck
Triangle Chemical
Sarah Stinson
C & B Farms
Anna Troyer Velez
Troyer Brothers Florida, Inc.
Matthew Yeomans
Duda Ranches
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