leadership

Current Idaho FFA President Clayton Beene says one of the best things about joining the local chapter, is the focus and dedication on leadership. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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...

The Oregon Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference is set for November 9th through the 11th at Eagle Crest in Redmond.  One of the main focuses this year, will be sharing the message of farming with the non-agriculture world.  OYF&R’...

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...

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.  ...