Release Date: September 10, 2020
Media Contact: Grace Atherton, Communications Director, Grace.Atherton@wisconsin.gov, (608) 224-5020
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MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski has announced the 15 members of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These members will serve a one-year term, receiving a certificate of completion at the end of their service.
“Congratulations to the first members of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council! These students are outstanding representatives of the future of Wisconsin agriculture, and their insights will be incredibly valuable to our department and the entire industry," said Secretary-designee Randy Romanski. “We are excited to engage with these young people to promote agricultural career opportunities, share resources available for farmers, and discuss agricultural policy development."
Members include:
Chad Achenbach, Eastman
Haley Beukema, New Richmond
Hannah Dahl, Columbus
Charles Fahey, Sussex
Kendra Goplin, Osseo
Samantha Hammiller, Burlington
Abigail Helbach, Amherst
Sophia Larson, Reedsburg
Adaire MacSwain, Hudson
Jamison Meier, Windsor
Natalie Ott, Berlin
Natalie Roe, Monticello
Lauren Thompson, Woodville
Drew Tuttle, Drummond
Randy Winch, Fennimore
The purpose of the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council is to encourage young people to engage with state government and increase their awareness of DATCP's interactions with Wisconsin's agriculture industry. Council members will attend monthly virtual sessions, hearing presentations and engaging in discussion.
For more information about the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council, visit AgYouthCouncil.wi.gov. Follow the hashtag #WIAgYouthCouncil on social media for updates throughout the year.
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