Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program - AALP

10/09/2026

Introducing Paige Handsor from Wallaceburg, Ontario.

Paige is a Farm Realtor and co-owner of Match Realty Inc., where she specializes in agricultural and rural property sales. A graduate of the University of Guelph’s Food and Agriculture Business program, she has a strong connection to agriculture and rural communities. Paige is also a hands-on grain farmer who works on her family farm. Her farming roots give her a unique perspective in the real estate industry, especially when serving fellow farmers.

If you’re ready to grow beyond your current role and play a meaningful part in shaping the future of Ontario’s agri-food sector, apply to be a part of AALP Class 22 www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

Applications are OPEN! Join an upcoming information session to learn what’s ahead for Class 22 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) and how you can get involved. To register, please visit https://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/events

10/06/2026

🌱 Grow Our People 2027 is coming!

Join women in agriculture and food for a two-day leadership retreat designed to spark new ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives.

📍 Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
📅 March 10–11, 2027

Come ready to learn, connect, and grow with an amazing community of women in ag.

Ready to grow with us? Reserve your spot today!

Register here: www.loft32.ca/growourpeople/

10/05/2026

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? 📢Applications are NOW OPEN for Class 22! 🌱

If you’re ready to grow beyond your current role and help shape the future of Ontario’s agriculture and food sector, the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) could be your next big opportunity.

Through hands-on learning, study tours, and connections with leaders across the agri-food sector, AALP will help you:
✨ Build your confidence
🌟 Develop your leadership skills
💡 Gain new ideas and perspectives
🌾 Expand your agri-food knowledge
🤝 Grow your network

If you're ready to lead Ontario’s agri-food sector forward, apply to be a part of AALP Class 22 www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/.

📅 Application deadline: December 31, 2026.

10/03/2026

Introducing Andrew Munro from Durham Region.

Andrew Munro and his family live on a hobby farm in Rural Durham, located south of Uxbridge. At work, Andrew leads a team in Financial Management, that focus on investments, estate success & private equity, particularly for farm families. In his community, Andrew volunteers at the Refuge in Oshawa, and serves at St. Andrew's-Chalmers Presbyterian in Uxbridge.

If you’re ready to grow beyond your current role and play a meaningful part in shaping the future of Ontario’s agri-food sector, apply to be a part of AALP Class 22 www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/

09/28/2026

What’s your vision for a better future? Now is the time to grow your ideas and turn them into action. The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) can help you build the confidence, connections, and skills to get there.

Applications are now open for Class 22. ➡️ www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/

09/26/2026

Meet the leaders of AALP Class 21!

Introducing Greg de Vos from Guelph, Ontario. Greg has been working at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness for the past 25 years in various capacities, since his graduation from the University of Guelph. Greg is currently a Manager in the Agriculture Development Branch where he manages a diverse team supporting the development and delivery of knowledge translation and transfer for the agri-food sector.

If you’re ready to grow beyond your current role and play a meaningful part in shaping the future of Ontario’s agri-food sector, apply to be a part of AALP Class 22 www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/

09/22/2026

AALP is designed to fast track your potential. Achieve the insight and network that would normally take a decade to achieve in approximately 45 days of in-session training. There’s no other program that will impact your life and community more. Applications for AALP Class 22 are open. www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aalp/