Individual sites are chosen both to accommodate the interests of the program participants and to permit them to experience the diversity of California agriculture. Visits are also scheduled to trade associations and export promotion organizations. Site visits begin with a brief introduction to the firm, followed by a tour of the facilities, and conclude with a meeting with an executive of the organization. Several weekend outings to faculty homes and tourist sites are also scheduled.
Participants meet with agribusiness executives in weekly visits to leading agribusiness.
The four-week course runs from July 2 to July 27, 2001. Participants should arrive in Santa Clara by Sunday, July 1, 2001. Flight arrangements should be made to and from San Jose International Airport, or when this is not possible, to San Francisco International Airport. Program participants will be picked up at the airport. Abundant housing is available adjacent to the campus.