HAB Board Leadership Development Program Accepting Applications
The Hass Avocado Board is currently accepting applications for its Board Leadership Development program. This year-long program provides leadership training that helps participants become effective industry advocates and prepare to serve on boards within the avocado and agricultural sector. Applicants must be either a Hass avocado producer or an importer of Hass avocados in the U.S. and qualified to sit on a U.S. association avocado board of directors.
The course is taught by relevant industry professionals and food/agriculture academic professionals from the University of California-Davis. Participants are paired with industry members for the entire year. During the program, participants will learn about:
Board member responsibilities
- Avocado research and marketing functions
- Finance and fiduciary obligations
- Board structure and membership
- Industry regulations and governance
BOLD is entering its 5th year and has successfully graduated 50 leaders in the first four years. Interested persons can view the bios of previous BOLD graduates online or view a YouTube video about the program.
The deadline to complete the application is January 31. For more information, visit the BOLD program website.
