We are a leadership organization dedicated to advancing the natural resource industries through enhanced understanding, education, and empowerment of leaders for the future. Washington State's renewable resources touch the daily lives of virtually every person in the state, and those of countless others around the world. Participants are selected from agriculture, forestry, fishing and related businesses. The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program was established to develop the leadership qualities of agriculturalists, foresters, and fishermen while allowing them to continue to conduct their farming, forestry, fishing and business operations. Thirty candidates are selected for each class by a committee representing natural resource industries, education and business in all geographic areas of Washington.
Final selection is made by the board of trustees of the foundation.