The United Fresh Produce Association is extending the application period for the 26th class of its leadership program because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program will be taking applications through May 15, according to a news release.
“We’re all focused right now on the critical needs to keep food flowing to consumers,” Tom Stenzel, United Fresh president and CEO, said in the release. “We want to give our aspiring leaders time to focus on their companies and their families; we’ll have plenty of time to select a great 26th class of leaders when we get through this crisis.”
More than 250 industry professionals have completed the program since it began in 1995. Each year, 12 members representing a cross-section of the industry are accepted for the program, with the support of founding sponsor Corteva Agriscience.
For more details and to download an application, visit www.unitedfresh.org or contact Amanda Griffin, United Fresh vice president of education and program management, at agriffin@unitedfresh.org or 202-303-3412.
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