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November 30, 2021
This year we are joining forces with Braver Angels to offer a workshop on Bridging the Divide for the first 100 who donate to AgForestry between now and December 3rd.

The 90-minute workshop will be held on
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 10 am.
Braver Angels Mission: We bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic.
Bridging the Divide
There’s a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn’t help.

Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of the relationship.
Thanks to our generous sponsors below,
we're able offer over $8000 in matched funds
WSDA AgForestry Alumni
  • Chery Sullivan (38)
  • Ginny Prest (30)
  • Rianne Perry (35)
  • Tim Schultz (18)
  • Perry Beale (29)

Dennis Swinger Jr. (38)

Mark (37) & Debbie (40) Wieseler
Kristin Watts

Court Stanley (21)

Carl Sohn (33)

Lori Stonecipher (34)
Webinar Series
Leadership of the Future
Debbie Heiser
During this workshop series in January, we will ask the question – is leadership a style or a disposition? We will dig into 10 characteristics of leaders who serve others, their organizations and themselves. These characteristics, when practiced, create engaged employees: cultures where people are happy and where teams produce consistent results.
Communicating Across Difference
Dr. Caitlin Bletscher
Successfully navigating conflict can be difficult. Emotions run high, and we react in ways that aren't necessarily how we would like: we raise our voice, we give blunt responses, or we shut down entirely. During this workshop series in February, we will explore practices and tools to support us in engaging with conflict constructively. You’ll leave with tangible strategies to increase your emotional self-regulation in conflict and to ensure your responses are driven by professionalism and values instead of highly charged emotions.
Getting to know Class 43
Sean O'Brien
Sean serves as the Executive Director of the Congressional Western Caucus, in Washington D.C., out of Congressman Dan Newhouse’s (Class 4) office. Each time Sean has been able to see an AgForestry class meet with the Congressman, it has shown the value of the program. Sean loves learning about the rural communities he works on behalf of, and is looking to further that knowledge as a member of Class 43. He is also looking forward to using his knowledge of D.C. to help shape a unique experience for his cohort. Sean, we’re excited to see you provide your unique perspective to your cohort and love your enthusiasm for the communities you represent!
Allie Dobler
As a born and raised Washingtonian, Allie has known about AgForestry for a long time, and is ready to dive in! Allie serves as a Vice President of Customer Care at Northwest Farm Credit Services – an organization with a long history of supporting AgForestry participation. She is looking forward to learning more about the legislative progress and policy regarding agriculture, which should help calm any nerves about presenting a public policy project. Allie, we’re looking forward to watching you further develop your many strengths and bring your perspective to your class!
Fun fact – Sean & Allie are both Gonzaga graduates. Go Zags!
Thank you to our October Donors
AgriNorthwest
Carmen (31) & Roger Smith
Chris (28) & Lisa Lunde
Ginny Prest (30)
Jeff (20) & Diane Jones
Jim (1) & Beth Wilcox
Julie (24) & Bruce Keough
Kevin (40) & Mary Corliss
Kyle (39) & Kate Womach
Nate (39) & Erin Fulton
Paul (14) & Lorri Williams
Perry (29) & Terri Beale
Ted (11) & Pam (8) Durfey
Tim (19) & Pam Loeffler
Washington State Water Resources Assn.
In Memory of Linda North (12)
S. Martinez Livestock Families, Lisa (19) & Dave Hunt


Matching Employer Fund
Trevor (39) & Dominique Faucett employed by Northwest Farm Credit Services


Grant
CHS Foundation