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Council ends year's service

Ashley Andre Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
Jul 5, 2025
Jul 5, 2025

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Logan Harbaugh, a youth-council member from Marion, Wisconsin, says, 'Arguably the most important thing that I took away from my time serving on the council was being willing to step out of your comfort zone, ask questions and be curious about the different opportunities that agriculture has to offer.'

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Jorden Berg, a youth-council member from Neillsville, Wisconsin, says, 'By understanding what is going on in agriculture, we will be able to make a change and help the industry move forward.'

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'Being on the council has helped me develop new friendships and opened my eyes to various careers,' says Rylee Brattlie, a youth-council member from Cambridge, Wisconsin.

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'The council gave me the opportunity to meet professionals, explore new ideas and grow as a leader,' says Ashton Brusveen, a youth-council member from Cambria, Wisconsin.

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Ashley Andre Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection held the final session May 8 for the fifth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The session opened with a presentation by Halei Heinzel, the 77th Alice in Dairyland.

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Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council districts

Ashley Andre helps with youth perspectives; she’s the policy-initiatives adviser for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Visit datcp.wi.gov for more information.

2024-2025 youth-council membership

The members are all Wisconsin high school seniors.

• Jordan Berg, Neillsville

• Rylee Brattlie, Cambridge

• Ashton Brusveen, Cambria

• Jamie Damm, Columbus

• Gracy Fox, Burlington

• Logan Harbaugh, Marion

• Alexa Heitkamp, Mindoro

• Max Luedtke, Beaver Dam

• Lydia Marquardt, Eau Claire

• Elsja Meijer, Glenwood City

• Ella Raatz, Colby

• Kayziah Smith, Milwaukee

• Makayla Staudinger, De Pere

• Madison Wiese, Greenleaf

• Matthew Winch, Fennimore

2025-2026 youth-council membership

The sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council members, who will all be seniors at Wisconsin high schools this fall, will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026.

● Blake Brancel, Endeavor

● Lucy Ehlen, Elkhorn

● Alison Gartman, Sheboygan

● Easton Hansen, Lake Mills

● Owen Moore, Two Rivers

● Martina Mullins, Mosinee

● Nolan Powers, Mauston

● Ashley Schaal, Burlington

● Elizabeth Schoeneberg, Poynette

● Alyssa Stapelmann, Mazomanie

● Danica Stello, Mindoro

● Oscar Stowell, Fox Lake

● Jadyn Thaemert, Centuria

● Libby Vogt, Bloomington

● Addison Wille, Holmen

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

The Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council was created in 2020 to encourage young people to engage with state government and increase their awareness of the role played in the state’s agricultural industry by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The council is comprised of 15 Wisconsin high school seniors who participate in virtual monthly sessions to hear presentations, participate in discussions and network with others from across the agricultural industry.

Agri-View is sharing articles from Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council members, who will share highlights from their meetings as well as perspectives regarding topics discussed.