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Seminar 5: Communication and Media, Fierce Conversations, and IAP Presentations

Seminar 5: Communication and Media, Fierce Conversations, and IAP Presentations

by Liam van Steekelenburg | Sep 25, 2026 | AALP Class 21, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program

This seminar took me by surprise. Before I left, my barber asked, “What’s there to do in London?” I didn’t know how to answer that question. I expected the usual format: pack as much as possible into two and a half days, spend one day on a tour bus, and head...
Innovation, Connection, and Agriculture at The Grove

Innovation, Connection, and Agriculture at The Grove

by Melinda Zurbrigg | Sep 23, 2026 | AALP Class 21, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program

One of the highlights of our recent Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) seminar in London, Ontario, was visiting the historic Western Fair District, an agricultural association with more than 150 years of history connecting agriculture, community, and...
Strong Farms Build Strong Communities

Strong Farms Build Strong Communities

by Mackenna Roth | Sep 8, 2026 | AALP Class 21, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program

This August, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Class 21 spent time in Thunder Bay, where one of the highlights of our seminar was a full day of site and farm tours with people who share a deep passion for Northern Ontario and agriculture. Throughout the...
Growing Together: Discovering the Community and Collaborative Spirit of Northwestern Ontario

Growing Together: Discovering the Community and Collaborative Spirit of Northwestern Ontario

by Greg de Vos | Aug 26, 2026 | AALP Class 21, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program

AALP Class 21 travelled to Thunder Bay, Ontario to take part in Seminar 4

A Woman Farmer’s Journey in Leadership

A Woman Farmer’s Journey in Leadership

by Peggy Brekveld | Aug 11, 2026 | AALP Class 21, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program

My mom is happiest with her animals. If she was in a bad mood, we all knew how to change the conversation by asking her about her cows or goats! Her sense of awareness of how an animal is doing is one of her many gifts. My dad was the talker. My mom got stuff done...
The Power Hidden in Hardship: AALP Webinar D Recap

The Power Hidden in Hardship: AALP Webinar D Recap

by Greg de Vos | Jul 30, 2026 | AALP Class 21, Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program

There are many different challenges that we will face as leaders, as family and
community members, and in our own personal lives. However, not all challenges we encounter will doom us to failure. History has shown us many examples where challenges can lead to innovative solutions, progress and growth.

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