HISTORY OF SPOKANE AG EXPO & FARM FORUM
Since 1887, the AgriBusiness Council (formerly Ag Bureau) of Greater Spokane Inc has supported and promoted agriculture across our region.
Dedicated volunteers of this group hosted the first Farm Forum event in 1954 to provide educational seminars and tours to area farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals. The first Spokane Ag Expo was held in January 1978 and now ranks as one of the top farm shows in North America.
The Ag Show Board of Directors and Farm Forum Committee exist to support, promote and advocate for agriculture in our region.
Ag SHOW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Broeckel, Washington Trust Bank
Mary Palmer Sullivan
Shannon Bergstrom, AgWest Farm Credit
Zach Young, State National Bank
Jason Johnston, Yara
Alisha Benson, Greater Spokane Inc
Kara Rowe, KR Creative Strategies
Jay Allert, Allert Cattle Ranch
Adreanna Pryor, Columbia Bank
Chris Clausen, Wilbur-Ellis Co.
Tim Cobb, Farmland Management
Aaron Dunham, Wolf, Hislop & Crockett PLLC
Christy Harrison, Western Insurance Associates.
Jackie Etter, Weststar Biodiesel
Brian Jeske, Wilbur-Ellis Co.
Paul Vuletich, AgWest Farm Credit
Cassin Pittmann, Konah Farms, Inc.
Nichole Harris, Columbia Bank