Programs
Graduate-level Annual Scholarship
Potato Industry Leadership Institute
Potato Industry Leadership Institute
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.
Applications are available in early spring with a mid-June deadline.
For questions about the program email Hillary Hutchins at hillaryh@nationalpotatocouncil.org.
Potato Industry Leadership Institute
Potato Industry Leadership Institute
Potato Industry Leadership Institute
The Potato Industry Leadership Institute brings together outstanding potato growers and industry representatives for eight days of training and professional development. The annual program will be held February 23-March 3, 2022 with activities in both Bakersfield, CA 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.
Attendees will then fly to Washington, D.C, and heard from public policy and communication experts and practice how to effectively deliver key messages. Participants join other growers from their state to educate members of Congress on the U.S. potato industry and policies impacting it.
Applications for the 2022 program will be available in August 2021.
For questions about the program email Hillary Hutchins at hillaryh@nationalpotatocouncil.org.
Leadership Institute Alumni Summit
Potato Industry Leadership Institute
Leadership Institute Alumni Summit
The Leadership Institute Alumni Summit will bring 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 Institute are invited to participate in the three 90-minute workshops that will be active, engaging, fast-paced, high energy and packed with tips to put to use immediately.
Registration for the program will open in April 2021.
For more information about the program contact us at info@pleaf.org.
