Resources for Industry Partners
The Agriculture Center of Excellence offers access to innovative curriculum, advanced training facilities, and qualified instructors. The role of the Center is to link education and industry in order to meet the evolving needs of Washington’s economy. As technology expands the potential for workforce training, customized education, and partnership continues to grow.
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Advisory Board Members
- Ike Malson- RDO John Deere Company
- Dean Farrens – Washington State Farm Bureau
- Rosanna Lugo- WorkSource, Walla Walla
- Leslie Hammer – The McGregor Company
- Mike Swan – Professor, Washington State University
- Ramon Benavides -Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries
- Wayne Gilman -Agricultural Pathways Supervisor, OSPI
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes-(2012-2013)
- Ike Malson- RDO John Deere Company
- Dean Farrens – Washington State Farm Bureau
- Rosanna Lugo- WorkSource, Walla Walla
- Leslie Hammer – The McGregor Company
- Mike Swan – Professor, Washington State University
- Ramon Benavides -Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries
- Wayne Gilman -Agricultural Pathways Supervisor, OSPI
Agricultural Occupations Quick Guide
View the In-Demand Occupations related to agriculture in Washington State. The demand/decline list of occupations is hosted by the Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) branch of the Employment Security Department; local Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) are responsible for the development of the lists, as well as, all updates and revisions to the lists.
Washington Team Ag Ed
Washington Team Ag Ed is an organization comprised of agricultural educators who collectively represent agricultural education in Washington State.
Team Ag Ed’s Priorities
- Recruitment of students entering into education and careers in the agricultural industry.
- Marketing a positive image of careers in the agriculture and natural resource industries.
- Partnerships that connect high quality educational standards and industry workforce needs.
Team Ag Ed Meeting Minutes
- Recruitment of students entering into education and careers in the agricultural industry.
- Marketing a positive image of careers in the agriculture and natural resource industries.
- Partnerships that connect high quality educational standards and industry workforce needs.
Last Updated 12.31.12
