Farming heritage

Washington boasts three of the nation's top ten wheat-producing counties. Photo by John Conniff.

Wheat Harvest

Soft white wheat is a leading grain crop in Washington, with much of the crop exported. Photo by John Conniff.

Young leaders

Fourteen Young Farmers & Ranchers program leaders from Washington enjoyed the 2008 YF&R Leadership Conference in Baltimore.

Chopping Mustard

Washington is second to only California in the number of agricultural products that it produces - over 230. Photo by Danielle Jensen.

Potato storage

Washington growers have the highest yield of potatoes per acre of any state in the country. Photo by Danielle Jensen.

AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference

November 25, 2007 - 10:35pm

Start: Feb 16 2008 - 9:00am

End: Feb 18 2008 - 5:00pm

The American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference focuses on leadership and personal development opportunities for Farm Bureau young farmers and ranchers. This highly interactive conference brings together young farmers and ranchers from at least 45 states and has been noted to total nearly 800 young farmers and ranchers. The Leadership Conference offers:

Motivational speakers
Mini-sessions
Awards and Recognition
Fun
Networking
Entertainment
Collegiate Discussion Meet competitive events
Tours of local agricultural operations and/or attractions

The event takes place at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. A tentative agenda is available.

For more information, contact Kristen Hinton, WFB YF&R Coordinator or call (360) 561-1592.

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Snohomish County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting(4 days)
Skagit County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting(6 days)
Okanogan County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting(6 days)
Chelan/Douglas County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting(9 days)
WFB Policy Development Committee meeting(11 days)

Homeowners use the greatest concentration of chemical pesticides per acre.