Ag Promotion & Education

What is Agricultural Promotion and Education?

Washington Farm Bureau works with other agricultural education groups in Washington to help educate both young people and adults about farming practices in Washington.

Looking for a Few Good Photos!

Entries are now being accepted for the 2010 WFB Ag Photo contest. If you haven't started taking pictures yet, start clicking away! The deadline for the 2010 contest is now Nov. 6, 2010.

The WFB Ag Photo contest is open to all Farm Bureau members.

List of 2009 WFB Ag Promotion Photo Contest winners (view many of the winning entries). 

The basic idea is that "a picture is worth a thousand words." With that classic saying in mind, we’re looking for pictures to help us tell the Farm Bureau story.

2010 Contest Categories include:

• Crops
• Livestock
• Faces of Agriculture
• Farm Bureau in Action
• Harvest
• Historical Ag
• Ag Machines in Action
• Ag Landscapes 
• Wildlife of Washington
• Ag seasons of the year (a photo series which should be comprised of at least three pictures)

The WFB Ag Photo Contest general rules (Word or pdf), entry form (Word or pdf), labels (Word or pdf), and model release form (Word or pdf) are available for easy download. Be sure to read the submission instructions carefully. Good luck! 

The goal of the contest is to gather a diverse collection of photos for display each year at our annual meetings. The ultimate, cumulative display will take place when Washington hosts the AFBF Annual Meeting in 2010 in Seattle.

Who serves on the WFB Agricultural Promotion and Education Committee?

De Dennis
Robyn Meenach
Lynda Pheasant
Amy Krautscheid
Linda Clerf
Joy Wilson
Barb Gady
Hal Meenach
Dean Farrens
Shan Trick

Who should I contact for more information?

For more information, contact Kristen Hinton or call (360) 561-0387

Ag Education Materials Available

Enjoy a fascinating overview of Washington agriculture with the "Fresh Taste of Washington" commodity map produced by the Washington Farm Bureau.  The 2007 poster profiles the state's $32 billion food and agriculture industry that contributes 12 percent of the state economy and employs 160,000 people.  The poster is a great visual teaching tool.

For a free copy of the 24"x36" poster, contact Daniel Turner or call (800) 331-3276. Please provide your name, phone number, and shipping address in order to receive the poster.

In a state widely known for the production of jet planes and computer software, it's easy to forget that Washington is a leading farming state, contributing to the state economy more than $8.32 billion in farmgate value and $42 billion as a combined food and agriculture industry. 

"Celebrate Agriculture in Washington" is a 61-page PowerPoint presentation that outlines the most current facts, figures, and unique characteristics of Washington agriculture. Learn about the seven growing regions of the state and how agriculture is flourishing as a result of the various land characteristics, geography, and climates in Washington.  (Please note the PowerPoint file is 53.9 MB)

"Ten Things Kids Want to Know About Farming," a 22-minute educational videotape for Grades 4-6 produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation, is available for loan from the Washington Farm Bureau.

To schedule the tape for viewing or to purchase a copy for $18.50, contact Kristen Hinton or call (360) 561-0387.

Also available is "Exploring Planet Pizza," a 12-minute video for grades 4-6 that explores where the ingredients come from for the typical pizza, including wheat, tomatoes, cheese and meat topping. Includes lesson plans, workbook pages, and fun activities.

An exciting 2006 publication and instructional package for grade levels 8-12 and all public audiences to address misconceptions about agriculture, nutrition, and the environment. "Addressing Misconceptions about Agriculture" may surprise, or even shock the learner. Each of the issues presented has been carefully researched and documented. Primary sources of information and peer-reviewed research are the basis for the positions taken. For more information, including how to order a copy, visit http://www.ageducate.org/news/misconceptions.html.

Other Resources Regarding Ag Education

Washington Ag in the Classroom http://www.waic.net/

American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture www.ageducate.org

Agricultural Research Center Washington State University http://arc.cahe.wsu.edu/

Cooperative Extension Washington State University http://ext.wsu.edu/

Junk Science http://www.junkscience.com/

EcoNOT.com http://www.econot.com/