The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation (AgForestry) is a leadership development program founded in 1978 for adults working within and connected to Washington State’s agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries. We believe that strong leadership is vital to having healthy farms, forests, near-shore environments, and rural communities.

The AgForestry Leadership Program develops the skills, knowledge and desire of messengers for the better understanding and advancement of natural resources and rural communities of Washington State.

We challenge each participant to make a difference by promoting the skills of understanding, knowledge and critical thinking. We help develop the leaders of tomorrow and encourage the process of mediation, collaboration and teamwork, which enables our graduates to come to workable solutions for difficult problems facing our state.

The Program is proud of its 800+ alumni. Our graduates are in every corner of the State and in communities large and small. They run for public office, serve on boards, councils, commissions, and direct volunteer organizations. If there is a decision being made or a solution being found in Washington, the chances are great that there will be an AgForestry alumnus taking part or leading the way!

Our network provides connections throughout Washington State. Use the following links, if you would like to:

• Become a participant. Learn more about becoming an AgForestry participant and going through our Program.
• Support our Program, Become a member of our network, or make a donation to support our cause.

For more information contact the AgForestry Foundation at 509-926-9113 or leaders@agforestry.org.

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