July 11, 2012
Four New to Ag Education & Workforce Development Council
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Ben Brancel has appointed four new individuals to the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council. These representatives will serve to achieve the Council’s mission of attracting, developing and retaining the premium workforce required to grow Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, food and natural resources systems.
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April 16, 2012
Link Appointed to Council by Secretary Brancel
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Ben Brancel has appointed Patrick Link to the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council. Link will serve as an agribusiness representative and begin his service at the Council’s next meeting on April 26 in Wausau.
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March 1, 2012
Why Ag website debuts at Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference
For Natalie Killion, like so many high school students in the state and across the country, the individual who impacted her life the greatest in high school was her agricultural education instructor.
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February 29, 2012
Wisconsin launches “Why Ag”
The Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council has developed a website to help make students more aware of the job opportunities in agriculture.
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February 27, 2012
Why Ag initiative draws excitement to agriculture employment opportunities (Slip Sheet)
New statewide program creates agricultural career connections at Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference, Feb. 22-24, in Madison.
MADISON – The Why Ag Initiative was officially launched Feb. 22-24, 2012 during the 2012 Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) Conference at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wis.
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February 15, 2012
Why Ag launch set for Feb. 22-24 in Madison (Slip Sheet)
Groundbreaking new statewide initiative highlights availability of agricultural jobs by leveraging existing talents and expertise.
MADISON – The Why Ag Initiative is a groundbreaking statewide initiative that will be launched during the 2012 Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA) Conference, Feb. 22-24, 2012 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wis.
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October 10, 2011
Council’s Activities Grow Wisconsin’s Ag Workforce
MADISON – Corey Kuchta of Coleman had recently been promoted to an Agriculture Market Leader at Wisconsin Public Service when he heard about an opportunity to develop his leadership skills by enrolling in a new course, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Academy.
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September 09, 2010
Governor Doyle Announces $296,997 Grant to Fund Training for Agriculture and Agribusiness Workers
Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $296,997 grant to fund training for agriculture and agribusiness workers throughout Wisconsin . The grant is the latest award in the Wisconsin Industry Partnership initiative, a new approach to training that gives industry a leading role in worker training.
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June 17, 2010
Positions Open on Wisconsin Agriculture and Workforce Development Council
The Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council, which works to provide skilled employees for all aspects of the agricultural economy, is accepting applications and nominations for private industry representatives.
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Doyle Signs Ag Education & Workforce Development Council Bill
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 04/08/2008
http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=434&yr=2008
Ag Education and Workforce Development Council Members Named
http://www.agriview.com/articles/2008/09/18/capitol_news/news03.txt
07-13-2009
Wisconsin Agricultural Education Foundation Awards First Grants For Educational Improvement
http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/press_release/result.jsp?prid=2330
Agriculture Deserves a Second Look
http://www.agriview.com/articles/2009/05/01/capitol_news/news01.prt
