Hansen describes the international seminar as life-altering

WAITSBURG – Having been home for only a couple of weeks, Melissa Hansen is still mentally and emotionally processing her recent trip to Thailand and Laos, but she knows for certain that it was life-altering. The trip, called an international seminar, was just one part of the 18-month AgForestry Leadership program that she will graduate from in May.

The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program (AgForestry) awards fellowships to 24 people each year from across Washington State. The program is designed to provide lead...