DOT/WALE

Sponsored by the Washington FFA Foundation and co-coordinated with the Washington FFA Association in July each year DOT/WALE are held simultaneously to offer FFA members leadership growth experiences, an opportunity to explore new areas of agriculture in our state, and provide training for newly elected District Officers and plan for their upcoming year of service.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Meals: Washington FFA Foundation will cover program supplies and meals for district officers and advisors  (Lunch/Dinner on the 29th, Lunch/Dinner on the 30th, Lunch on the 31st).

Dress Code: A daily attire schedule will also be emailed, but please pack appropriate summer attire (no tank tops, appropriate length shorts, etc.), and the state staff reserves the right to ask you to change. You are representing yourself, your chapter, and Washington FFA so please dress in a manner that reflects the highest level of pride. Please pack Official Dress for pictures and the panel dinner, as well as a reusable water bottle.

Hotel: The Hotel location is the Red Lion Hotel Yakima Center. The Washington FFA Foundation will once again be sponsoring hotel rooms for WALE/DOT participants. FFA advisors attending the event will be required to pay for their hotel rooms. The cost is $140/night. To book hotel rooms for FFA advisors ONLY please check out the hotel booking link.

Additional information about hotel rooms, schedule, & packing details will be emailed out at a later time.

If you have questions about the WALE conference, please contact Tye Taylor at tye@washingtonffa.org.

If you have questions about the DOT conference, please contact Tamara Whitcomb at tamara@washingtonffa.org.

DOT/WALE Schedules will be made available at a later date.

Registration is Due by July 1, 2026 for DOT. WALE Registration has already closed.

The 2025-2026 Washington FFA AET Waiver Form is required for all student attendees. Please use AET to have students complete a waiver form if they did not attend the 2026 State FFA Convention.