2702 W Sunset Blvd., Suite B, Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 926-9113
leaders@agforestry.org

We Cultivate Leaders

WHAT IS AGFORESTRY LEADERSHIP?

Over 18 months, the AgForestry Leadership Program presents 11 in-state, plus one national, and one international seminar. All are intensive and hands-on learning experiences held at colleges, universities, businesses, organizations, as well as in the field, forest or stream.

For each leadership class, 18 to 24 candidates are chosen from a pool of state-wide applicants representing a range of professions and industries including: agriculture, forestry, and fishing (producers, processors, shippers, marketing and sales) and related fields. The selection process is highly competitive.  

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

The AgForestry Leadership Program is the only one of its kind in Washington State that specifically focuses on developing adult leaders in natural resources. Collaborative leadership skills are needed now more than ever. The AgForestry Leadership Program shapes the future of natural resources by shaping future leaders. 

AgForestry cultivates leaders who communicate, collaborate, inspire, and serve.

Thoughts about the AgForestry Leadership Program:

"Going through AgForestry means one 'a-ha!' moment after another, as you learn to identify and understand the forces that are at work throughout our communities. For me it was like riding an elevator from the ground floor up to the top of a very tall building - you step out to the edge and see, in a whole new way, how things connect and interact...I came away not only with an even stronger love of learning, but with a much broader perspective that changed my life and equipped me to make a positive difference where I live."
Linda Evens Parlette (Class 2)
Washington State Senator 12th Legislative District - Retired
“The AgForestry program has produced one crop after another of the leaders who are needed not only by the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries but also the communities that depend on those industries. My two years in the program encouraged me to look for ways to make a difference where I live, and for the way of life I had chosen, and had much to do with my decision to run for a seat in the Legislature.”
Mark Schoesler (Class 10)
Washington State Senator

We’d like to give a special thank you to our premier level donors.

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$24,000+

Leadership Partner - $15,000+

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Benefactor - $10,000+

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Chuck (16) & Sharon (20) Podlich

Linda Evans Parlette (2)

Jack Bloxom

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Mark (8) & Sharla Wagoner

Jack Jr. & Connie Bloxom

Tim (33) & Michelle Wagoner

Ambassador - $7500+

Darrel & Melody Otness

Brett (24) & Lisa Bishop (28)

Patron - $5,000+

Grant

Greg (8) & Mary Hamilton

Dan & Sarah (31) McClure

Orlin (7) & Paula Knutson

Don (3) & Vicki Underhill

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Contact Us

Address

2702 W Sunset Blvd, Suite B
Spokane, WA 99224

Phone

(509) 926-9113

Email Address

leaders@agforestry.org

Business Hours

By Appointment

The Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation is a 501-c-3 non-profit. Please contact us with questions.