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Sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council meets

Ashley Andre Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025

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Owen Moore is a Youth Council member from Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

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Oscar Stowell is a Youth Council member from Fox Lake, Wisconsin.

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Jadyn Thaemert is a Youth Council member from Centuria, Wisconsin.

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Libby Vogt is a Youth Council member from Bloomington, Wisconsin.

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Easton Hansen is a Youth Council member from Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

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Ashley Andre Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection held its first session Sept. 18 of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Members met virtually; they are all Wisconsin high-school seniors. They introduced themselves before welcoming three speakers.

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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.

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.