2021-2022 Ag Youth Council

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has announced the members of the second Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The Wisconsin students are high school seniors during the 2021-2022 school year; they began their one-year terms in September.

• Crystal Anhalt, Manitowoc
• Lauren Breunig, Sauk City
• Connor Fields, Plain
• Kelly Herness, Whitehall
• Amy Jentges, Port Washington
• Sophie Koehler, Chippewa Falls
• Isabella Kraus, Beaver Dam
• Katelyn Meinholz, Deforest
• Ainsley Noble, Lancaster
• Cameron Pokorny, Waupun
• Michael Schaal, Burlington
• Mary Schrieber, East Troy
• Emily Stumpf, Appleton
• Rebecca Tank, New London
• Maria Zillges, Larsen

“Congratulations to these exceptional students on their selection to the second Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council,” said Randy Romanski, Agriculture Secretary for the department. “Each member brings a great enthusiasm for Wisconsin agriculture to the council, and I look forward to speaking with them during their sessions.”

Members were selected based on submitted materials – including an application, letter of recommendation and one-minute video. Council members participate in monthly virtual sessions, interacting with speakers and participating in discussions about Wisconsin agriculture.

“I want to thank the first Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council members for their participation and insight throughout their term,” Romanski said. “Their feedback has been valuable as we developed this new opportunity for (the ag department) to connect with young people. I was consistently impressed with their insightful questions for the presenters and engagement in conversations, and I wish them well as they take their next steps after high school and continue to be advocates for agriculture.”

Visit AgYouthCouncil.wi.gov for more information.