leadership

Accepting Applications for Leadership Training
Accepting Applications for Leadership Training
Accepting Applications for Leadership Training
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture is accepting nominations for the fourth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders.  Nominations are due November 17th.  The 16-month leadership program blends in-person and virtual working sessions to focus on four areas of development: critical thinking, leadership development, connecting and relating skills, and operational excel
Women Encouraged To Lead Where They Stand
Women Encouraged To Lead Where They Stand
Women Encouraged To Lead Where They Stand
The recently held Farmfest Virtual 2020 event held it’s first-ever Farmfest Women in Ag event and award ceremony. The keynote speaker was Sherry Saylor, Chair the American Farm Bureau’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Her keynote speech, titled “Lead Where You Stand,” offered the “Four C’s” women will need to develop to successfully advocate for agriculture. Her first tip involves composure. “Wit
Future Of Farming: FFA More Than The Next Step
Future Of Farming: FFA More Than The Next Step
Future Of Farming: FFA More Than The Next Step
Washington FFA Vice President Lauren Stubbs says her time in the La Crosse chapter taught her that FFA is so much more than "just the next step a farm kid takes". If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...
Othello Grower Named Leader of Potato LEAF
Othello Grower Named Leader of Potato LEAF
Othello Grower Named Leader of Potato LEAF
Last month, potato growers and industry partners teamed up to launch a new initiative dedicated to growing future leaders.  It’s called The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation, or Potato LEAF.  Othello potato farmer Shelley Olsen will chair the new 501(c)3.   “ was ...
AgForestry Announces Class 42
AgForestry Announces Class 42
AgForestry Announces Class 42
The Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation has selected its 42nd AgForestry Leadership Class.  Each year a variety of people from across the state of Washington, from across Ag, Forestry and Natural Resources are selected for an 18-month leadership and development program.  Pr...
CTIC Searching For New Executive Director
CTIC Searching For New Executive Director
CTIC Searching For New Executive Director
The Conservation Technology Information Center is currently searching for a new Executive Director.  At the Commodity Classic earlier this month CTIC’s Chad Watts said after 16 years at the helm, Karen Scanlon has decided to pursuit other opportunities.  But he w...
AgForestry Seeking Leadership Candidates
The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education program, better known as AgForestry, is looking for candidates for their 39th leadership class.   Assistant Vice President Melissa Paul said there are 12 seminars as well as a one-week trip to DC and a two-week trip to another country over two years.  ...