AgForestry Leadership Now Accepting Applications For Class 42

Applications are now being accepted for AgForestry Leadership Class 42.  Each year up to 24 people are selected for the 18-month program, which consists of 11 seminars throughout the Evergreen state, one week learning about National Government in Washington D.C. and two-weeks exploring Trade, Culture and Government in a selected foreign country.

The seminars cover: Communications, Group Dynamics and Public Speaking, Working with the Media, Social Services, State Government, Forestry, Agriculture, the Columbia River System, Crime and Corrections and Transportation.

More than 1,100 leaders in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and natural resources have experienced the leadership development program since it began in 1978.  Notable graduates include U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse, State Representatives Ed Orcutt, Joe Schmick, and David Taylor, State Senators Linda Evans and Mark Schoesler and countless graduates serving on county commissions, mayoral positions, PUD and Port commissions and local, regional and national advisory councils.

The highly competitive selection process will culminate in October with the first leadership seminar in Pullman, where class members will dive into Leadership, Communications and Vision at Washington State University.  Application for AgForestry Leadership Class 42 will be accepted through April 30^th. Nominations are accepted throughout the year for potential future AgForestry leaders. Applications and nomination forms can be found on our website AgForestry's Website.

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