I connect more with my planting region (Pacific NW) than the state (Washington) itself, which has two divergent growing regions, depending on which side of the mountain range one is on. I find the state outlines to be rather boring, the state flags to be meaningless unless one is familiar with flags, and occasionally a very clever badge (Georgia peach, Kansas windmill). I can only speak for myself, but would not be interested in a Washington state badge. To me, it has nothing to do with gardening. If we have enough Washington patriots, by all means give them a badge, but at least put an apple in it. And perhaps wait until they ask for one... Just my 2 cents.