About the Program

Over 18 months, the AgForestry Leadership Program presents 11 in-state, plus one national, and one international intensive hands-on learning seminars at public/private institutions of higher education, leading businesses, organizations, and in the field.

For each leadership class, AgForestry selects 15 to 18 candidates from a pool of state-wide applicants representing a range of professions and industries including: agriculture, forestry, and fishing (producers, processors, shippers, marketing and sales) and related fields. The selection process is highly competitive. Two classes are conducted concurrently, providing leadership training for up to 36 individual leaders.

AgForestry is the only program of its kind in Washington State that specifically focuses on developing adult leaders in natural resources. Strong leadership is needed now more than ever. The AgForestry Leadership Program shapes the future by shaping future leaders.
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AgForestry Class 44

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Louisiana Agriculture Facts

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  • produces 25% of all seafood in our country? Louisiana is #1 in producing crawfish, shrimp, alligator and oysters.

  • Louisiana has many commodities. These are some of the top producing ones in the state.

    • Louisiana forestlands cover 48% of the state. That is 14 million acres. It is the #1 crop in Louisiana.

    • Soybeans: Did you know that Soybeans are used to make crayons? 1 acre can make 82,368 crayons!

    • Rice: Louisiana is the 3rd largest state to produce rice.

    • Sugarcane: Louisiana has harvested sugarcane for over 200 years. Sugarcane has 30 teaspoons of sugar & 6 teaspoons of molasses.

    • Cotton: The world uses cotton more than any other fiber. The invention of the cotton gin helped in the harvesting of the crop.

    • Sweet Potatoes: This crop dates back as far as the 1500’s but did become popular until after WW 1. The Beauregard variety was developed in 1987 for Louisiana’s unique soil and climate.

    • Louisiana’s state capital building is the tallest one in the USA.

    • The original La territory purchased in 1803 is now divided into 13 states.

    • Baton Rouge is the site of the only battle outside the 13 colonies during the Revolutionary War.

    • Louisiana has Parishes not Counties.

    • Louisiana is known as “the boot” due to the shape. It also looks like an L (geaux LSU)

    • New Orleans is 8 feet below sea level.

    • Conrad Rice Mill is the oldest owned rice mill in the country still being operated. It is located in New Iberia.

    • The Causeway bridge over Lake Ponchartrain is the longest continuous bridge over water.

    • The Brown Pelican is the state bird. The Magnolia is the state flower. The insect is a honey bee and the Catahoula leopard dog is the state dog.

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