Washington Agriculture Leadership Experience
July 31st - Aug 1st 2023 - Wenatchee, WA at Wenatchee Valley College!
Register for the 2023 WALE Now!
The Washington Agriculture Leadership Experience is an annual summer event for students to join together for agriculture industry tours and guest speakers. The event is Sponsored by AgWest Farm Credit.
The goal of the Washington Agriculture Leadership Experience is to introduce advance FFA members to business, industry and legislative contacts within our state. An average of 50 students and estimated 15 agriculture teachers participate each year. FFA members are selected through an application process, and are provided housing and meals during the two-day event. Program objectives are to:
Encourage self-confidence at an early age through leadership training which will increase the number of high school graduates
Increase the number of high school graduates who enroll in higher education opportunities after high school
Provide the next generation of agriculture and local community leaders
Support the next generation of agriculturists
Sponsor donations will provide:
Transportation for agriculture industry tours
Meals and housing for participants
Materials/Supplies as needed