Vision: To develop a cadre of articulate knowledgeable skilled leaders who encourage positive action on key issues, policy and economics to advance New Jersey's agricultural industry

NJALDP Mission

NJALDP’s purpose is to provide educational programming for individuals involved in farming and agribusiness to become informed, articulate leaders. NJALDP provides leadership development opportunities designed specifically for farmers and others in New Jersey ag-related businesses. As a result of participating in NJALDP participants will:

  • Sharpen business management skills
  • Establish an extensive agricultural network throughout the State
  • Sharpen writing skills
  • Enhance interpersonal communication skills
  • Strengthen marketing skills
  • Enhance public speaking skills 
  • Sharpen analytical and decision making skills
  • Develop skills in conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Enhance understanding of the NJ agricultural infrastructure, state & federal government, agricultural economics, and effects of globalization on agriculture and U.S. economy

Program Objectives


As a result of participating in NJALDP Graduates will:
  • Be recognized as skilled leaders
  • Be more effective managers of their businesses
  • Understand key emerging issues & their impact on their business and the industry
  • Be actively and positively engaged in the New Jersey ag community
 “I needed to find my voice and I think this program helped me do just that.” - Class 9 Participant
Class 10 graduates!
Tim Bourgeois
Chad Cherefko
Shawn Cutts
David DeFrange
Dawn Edmonds
Adam Furlong
Jacob Hunt
Benjamin Jorritsma
Jennifer LaMonaca
Mark Kiriluk
Debbie Norz
Sherri Paulding
Rose Robson
Jim Simon​

“My experience in the leadership class is highlighted by the people I met and the networks I have created.”    - Class 9 Participant
NJALDP is a program of the
New Jersey Agricultural Society
 
Supported in part by:
New Jersey Department of Agriculture 
New Jersey Farm Bureau
American Agriculturist Foundation
Farm Credit East
Northeast Agricultural Education Foundation