Washington State Potato Foundation

Agriculture in the classroom - this initiative began working directly in three pilot high schools in the area implementing three various education initiatives: an essay contest, mini-grants to classrooms and a speakers circuit which brings professionals to the classroom for students to engage in hands on agricultural learning.

Industry leadership banquet - during the industry leadership banquet, nominations were received to honor a host of great leaders in the region and an award ceremony celebrated past and present leaders as well as an agricultural company. Attendance for this event was nearly 350 people in 2022. Participants show their financial support to the general fund via scholarship pledges. A call for pledges during the event generated approximately $10,000.

Grower education - the Foundation offers a host of educational workshops, seminars, pesticide certifications, first aid trainings, field day, lectures, and workshops that benefit the 300 plus growers throughout Washington. First aid classes were provided as a service for those growers in the Potato growing areas of washington/oregon. Both english and spanish classes were offered and a total of 54 individuals from local farms registered and were certified in first aid, cpr/aed training.