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Current Programs and Events
The Potato Industry Leadership Institute brings together outstanding potato growers and industry representatives for eight days of training and professional development. The annual program is held in February with activities in a potato growing region and Washington, D.C.
Participants will receive an overview of the local and national potato industry, including some of the challenges and issues beyond the production sector along with tours of local agricultural businesses.
The 2023 Leadership Institute will be held February 22 - March 3, 2023 beginning in the state of New York and ending in Washington, D.C.
Registration for the 2023 program is now closed. Registration for the 2024 program will open in August 2023.
For questions about the program email us at info@pleaf.org.
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) will award a $10,000 academic scholarship to one graduate-level student conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry. The winner is selected based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership abilities, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry/commercial value, extracurricular activities, and grades.
For questions about the program email us at info@pleaf.org.
The Leadership Institute Alumni Summit brings together Institute graduates to network, refresh skills, and learn new techniques to better position themselves for success in the potato industry.
All past graduates of the Leadership Institute are invited to participate in the one-day workshop that will be active, engaging, fast-paced, high energy and packed with tips to put to use immediately.
Stay tuned for information on the 2023 Alumni Summit.
For questions about the program email us at info@pleaf.org.
