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.
Advisory Board
~Advisory Board Members~
Chris Popken- RDO John Deere Company
Dean Farrens - Washington State Farm Bureau
Doug Loney - WorkSource
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~
January 2012 Draft Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
September 2011 Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Agricultural Industry & Occupational Outlook Report
Washington State's agricultural industry and occupational outlook is projected to increase between 2010 and 2015. Industry related occupations are becoming more technical. View the Agricultural Industry & Occupational Report to learn more.
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.
2011-2012 Agricultural Occupations Quick Guide
2010-2011 Agricultural Occupations Quick Guide
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 ~
Team Ag Members and Governing Procedures
October 2010 Team Ag Ed Meeting Minutes
March 2011 Team Ag Ed Meeting Minutes
April 2011 Team Ag Ed Meeting Minutes
June 2011 Team Ag Ed Meeting Minutes
October 2011 Team Ag Ed Meeting Minutes
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