1. Food and natural resource sy Grow Wisconsin’s ability to compete by creating a stronger and sustainable workforce.

2. “The Right People, with the Right Skills, in the Right Place at the Right Time” Attract, Develop and retain the premium workforce required to grow Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, food and natural resource systems.

3. Objectives of the WAEWD Council Implement Panel on Agricultural Education Promote “Grow WI” Job Creation Support Research Mobilize Innovative Ag Education Programs Recommend Workforce Policies & Initiatives Promote Qualified Workers Encourage Youth Advocate for Ag Workforce Diversity Encourage Public, Private Part./Coalitions Promote Strong Ag Programs @ all Levels Support Recruitment, Training & Ag Education of Ag Educators & Leaders

4. WAEWD Council Leadership Private Industry-14 Members Secondary Education-6 Members Post Secondary Education-6 Members Government Agency-4 Members Government Legislative-4 Members Executive Committee-9 Members Executive Director

5. WAEWD Council Action Plans 1. Workforce Development Initiatives for Agriculture 2. WHY AG.com Campaign 3. WI AG TAGS-Ag Specialty License Plates 4. Support Agriculture Education-Enhance Ag by supporting career exploration, education & opportunities

6. WAEWD Council Resources Website: http://wiaglink.org/http://wiaglink.org/ Contact: Jack Ourada Executive Director WI Agricultural Education & Workforce Development Council 2811 Agriculture Drive Madison, WI 53708-8911 Phone: (608) 224-5128 Cell: (608) 235-7148 Fax: (608) 224-5107 Email: jack.ourada@wisconsin.govjack.ourada@wisconsin.gov