The program spans 18 months, with sessions held approximately every eight weeks. Most sessions are one-day events in the Salem area, with extended travel for select activities such as the ODFA Convention, a trip to Boardman, and the D.C. experience.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to each activity (except for the trips to Boardman and Washington, D.C.). ODFA covers expenses for:

• Hotel accommodations, registration, and meals during the ODFA Dairy Farmers Convention
• Airfare and lodging for participants traveling significant distances (subject to ODFA Board approval)

Sessions are scheduled to accommodate farm obligations, including harvest seasons. Expect a few activities in the early months followed by sessions every 6–8 weeks throughout the program.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Currently involved in Oregon’s dairy industry (as a producer or allied industry professional)
• Resident of Oregon
• Committed to serving and strengthening the future of Oregon’s dairy community