AgKnowledge Application – Grower-Shipper Association Foundation

AgKnowledge 2026 Class XVIII Online Application

Deadline: January 23, 2026 by 5pm

1. Answer all questions
2. Provide two references
3. Sign your application
4. If applicable, provide your employer with a link to the Employer’s Statement of Commitment page, so that they may review it and submit on your behalf.

Review and sign the Statement of Commitments detailed in the Program Information & Participant Commitments Document in link below:

Applicant Statement of Commitment
Class Schedule and Survey Commitment
Photographic Release
Social Media Policy
Boots on the Ground Day Commitment

Link to Program Information & Participants Commitments

Upon acceptance to the Class, payment of $2,100 is due prior to the first session.

Complete and submit

Name *

First

Last

Home Address *

City, State, Zip *

Work Address

City, State, Zip

Employer (if applicable)

Position

Work Phone

Mobile *

Email Address *

1. Describe your current employment and/or civic responsibilities including professional, community activities in which you have participated within the past three years, including any offices or other leadership positions held. *

2. In your opinion, what is the major issue affecting agriculture in California AND what are the two major issues affecting Monterey County Agriculture? *

3. How will AgKnowledge benefit you in your profession and community involvement? In consideration of your career and/or civic involvement, what contribution do you bring to AgKnowledge Class XVII? *

4. Recognizing that this is an exclusive opportunity, how do you envision that you might be able to apply and/or extend to others the knowledge you gain through participation in the AgKnowledge program? *

5. References: Please list two people who may be contacted to provide information about your qualifications as an AgKnowledge participant. Reference #1 Name *

First

Last

Please include: full name, title, address, phone number, and email address.

Title *

Address *

City. State, Zip *

Phone Number

Email Address *

Relationship to applicant: (e.g. co-worker, supervisor, etc.)

Reference #2 Name *

First

Last

Please include: full name, title, address, phone number, and email address.

Title (Reference #2) *

Address (Reference #2) *

City, State, Zip *

Phone Number (Reference #2)

Email Address (Reference #2) *

Relationship to applicant: (e.g. co-worker, supervisor, etc. Reference #2)

6. How did you learn about the program? *

7. Do you know anyone who has graduated from AgKnowledge? If yes, who? *

8. Please indicate any dietary restrictions. *

I agree to the Applicant’s Statement of Commitment. (See Program Commitments link above) *

Write your name if you agree

If applicable, I will provide my employer with a link to the Employer’s Statement of Commitment page, so that they may review it and submit on my behalf. *

Write your name if you agree

AgKnowledge 2026
Class XVIII Calendar

Friday March 20, 2026
Opening Day – Ag Overview

Friday April 24, 2026
Heritage

Friday May 15, 2026
Agricultural Workforce

Friday June 26, 2026
North County

Friday July 24, 2026
Water

Friday August 21, 2026
Food Safety, Pesticides and Plant Protection

Friday September 25, 2026
Science & Technology

Friday October 23, 2026
South County

Friday November 13, 2026
Graduation and Closing Reception

“Boots on the Ground Day” is pre-planned between you, another class member, and a grower, shipper or rancher.

Contact:
Lisa Dobbins, Executive Director
Grower-Shipper Foundation
16 W. Gabilan St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Lisa@GrowerShipperFoundation.org

AgKnowledge 2026 Class XVIII Online Application

Deadline: January 23, 2026 by 5pm

Applicant Statement of Commitment

Class Schedule and Survey Commitment

Photographic Release

Social Media Policy

Boots on the Ground Day Commitment

Upon acceptance to the Class, payment of $2,100 is due prior to the first session.

Complete and submit

AgKnowledge 2026Class XVIII Calendar

AgKnowledge 2026
Class XVIII Calendar