Cultivating Agri-food Skills

In October 2009, the University of Alberta School of Business and the Agriculture and Food Council (AFC) launched the Agri-Food Leadership Program. While the program’s evaluation won’t be complete until later this summer, Leanne Fischbuch, manager of council operations, says the 14 pilot participants’ “responses to the program are going to dictate how we move forward with it.” Until then, entrepreneurs seeking to develop leadership skills and knowledge of the agri-food industry can check out these provincial offerings.

Growing Forward
The Leadership Development Grant program supports ongoing education; Entrepreneur Development provides education with a side of networking.
Province-wide
www.growingforward.alberta.ca

Olds College
Study agricultural management or agriculture finance, or earn a bachelor of applied science degree in agribusiness.
Olds
www.oldscollege.ca

University of Alberta
In partnership with the department of rural economy, the University of Alberta School of Business has an MBA/master of agriculture joint degree.
Edmonton
www.business.ualberta.ca

Lakeland College
Along with its Centre for Agribusiness Training and Education, Lakeland has a two-year agribusiness diploma.
Vermilion
www.lakelandcollege.ca

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