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  • World Ag Expo® Opens Next Week in Tulare, CA

    World Ag Expo, the world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition, will open its gates next week at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The show looks to welcome thousands of attendees from around the world for three days of innovation, education, and networking.

    Now in its 59th year, World Ag Expo continues to bring together growers, exhibitors, and industry leaders, showcasing the latest in agriculture across 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space with an average of over 1,200 exhibitors.

    The excitement kicks off on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. with the Opening Ceremonies, which will feature Luke J. Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), who will provide remarks. The ceremony will also highlight the winners of the Top-10 New Products Competition sponsored by F3 Innovate, and the recipients of the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, sponsored by Coast Counties Peterbilt.

    This year’s World Ag Expo will also recognize the International Year of the Woman Farmer, celebrating the vital role women play in agriculture worldwide. Programming will be featured in the Women’s Conference Pavilion sponsored by Bank of America. Sessions will focus on leadership, innovation, and women in the field.

    A highlighted session on Tuesday afternoon will celebrate women working throughout agriculture in the Golden State with remarks from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. Additional programming includes a panel discussion featuring women business leaders from around the world discussing how artificial intelligence is changing ag today. The full schedule can be viewed at https://bit.ly/waewomen.

    “World Ag Expo continues to be the place where the agriculture community comes together,” said Ron Clark, 2026 World Ag Expo Chairman. “ We are excited for this year’s show and are looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world to Tulare.”

    World Ag Expo opens Tuesday, February 10, and runs through Thursday, February 12. Attendees can enjoy daily seminars, demonstrations, networking opportunities, and more. For a full schedule of events, additional show information, or to purchase tickets for the 2026 World Ag Expo, visit www.worldagexpo.com.

    To sign up for email updates and discount codes, go to https://bit.ly/WAEEmailList.

    The International Agri-Center® is home to World Ag Expo®, February 10-12, 2026 in Tulare, California. Over 100,000 individuals from an average of 70 countries attend World Ag Expo each year. The largest annual agricultural show of its kind, World Ag Expo hosts more than 1,200 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show space. Learn more at www.worldagexpo.com.

    Event Details At-A-Glance:

    2026 World Ag Expo®, February 10-12

    Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    International Agri-Center®

    4500 S. Laspina St.

    Tulare, CA 93274

    $20 gate admission

    $3 off online ticket price with a discount code EARLYBIRD26

    Tickets: https://bit.ly/WAE26Tickets

  • California Ag Leadership Foundation Breakfast Fundraisers Set for February 2026

    The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is proud to announce the upcoming Ag Leadership breakfast fundraisers at the Colusa Farm Show and World Ag Expo. These long-standing events bring together alumni, industry partners and friends of agriculture for meaningful connection, inspiration and community. More than just gatherings, these breakfasts are significant fundraisers that directly support CALF’s mission of growing leaders who make a difference across California agriculture. Attendees will enjoy engaging keynote speakers, celebrate industry leadership and contribute to the continued growth of the Ag Leadership Program.

    24th Annual Colusa Farm Show Breakfast — Feb. 4, 2026

    The 2026 Colusa Farm Show Breakfast will be held at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 at Saint Bernadette’s Hall, Colusa, CA.

    Keynote Speaker: Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture.

    Cameron is General Manager of Terranova Ranch and a recognized pioneer in groundwater recharge in the San Joaquin Valley. Farming 25 diverse crops in a district with no surface water rights, he has led innovative groundwater sustainability efforts while serving in leadership roles with the California Tomato Growers Association, California Cotton Alliance, Western Growers Association and the McMullin Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

    32nd Annual Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast — Feb. 12, 2026

    The 2026 breakfast will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the VIP Tent South, International Agri-Center, Tulare, CA.

    Keynote Speaker: David Carr, former Fresno State star, No. 1 NFL Draft pick and Super Bowl champion.

    Carr led Fresno State to an 11–3 season, earned the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Sammy Baugh Trophy, and became the first overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Over his NFL career, he played for the Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants — winning a Super Bowl title in 2011. Today, he is a lead analyst for the NFL Network, hosts a weekly iHeart Media program and co-hosts the Home-Grown podcast.

    These signature events not only fuel CALF’s leadership development programs but also strengthen the network of alumni and supporters who power the future of California agriculture. We invite our Ag Leadership community and industry partners to join us, reconnect and invest in the next generation of leaders who will shape our fields, businesses and communities.

    Tickets are available now at: www.agleaders.org/events/

    About the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation

    The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is dedicated to cultivating leaders who have the vision and capacity to advance, benefit, and promote California’s agricultural community. Since its founding in 1970, more than 1,500 fellows of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have become lifelong leaders, serving as catalysts for a vibrant agricultural industry and making lasting contributions to their businesses, communities, and families. CALF delivers a comprehensive and diverse leadership curriculum in collaboration with its five partner universities: UC Davis, Cal Poly Pomona, Fresno State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Chico State.