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NOTICE OF MEETING AND
ST. CROIX COUNTY AGRICULTURE & EXTENSION COMMITTEE
June 2, 2009 9:00 a.m.
Agricultural Service and Education Center
1960 8 th Ave., Baldwin, WI
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
DATE OF NEXT MEETING — July 7, 2009
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
• Federal Budget
• State Budget Report
• County Budget Report
• WACEC
• Personnel
• Strategic Planning
• Other Administrative Items
OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:
AGENT'S REPORTS:
• Resource Agent
- Update
• 4 -H Youth Development
- Update
• Ag Agent
- None
• Family Living Report — Update
• WNEP
- Approval of WNEP County Agreement Letter
ADJOURN
SUBMITTED BY: Pete Kling
DATE: May 21, 2009
Copies to: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD
COUNTY CLERK COMMITTEE MEMBERS
(Items may be taken in different order)
5/21/2009 2:50 PM
Agriculture & Extension Committee
June 2, 2009
Agricultural Service & Education Center Convened: 9 a.m.
Baldwin, WI Adjourned: 9:50 a.m.
Present: Gene Ruetz, Bill Peavey, Richard Marzolf, Dan Raebel, Lee Milligan, Pete Kling,
Joan Sprain, Marie Witzel, Chuck Whiting, Roger Rebholz, and Mary Lestrud.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ruetz.
Date of the next meeting was set for July 7, 2009.
Peavey moved that the previous meeting's minutes be approved. Marzolf seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Raebel moved to pay vouchers totaling $62,380.33. Marzolf seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Administrative Report
State /County Budget
Kling updated the committee regarding the proposed 16 -day furlough for state employees and
the effect on UWEX employees. Early indications are that the 133 contract the state has with the
county will be adjusted to reflect the furloughs resulting in a savings to the county over the next
biennium. More details will be made available as the state budget process moves forward.
WACEC
Marzolf moved that Sprain purchase an auction item for the WACEC state meeting and
reimbursed by members. Peavey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
4 -H Youth Development Agent's Report
Witzel introduced Sarah Joseph, the summer 4 -H assistant. She gave a brief background about
herself and her education. Witzel also shared upcoming events including camp which is June 22-
24 for 3 -5 graders. We have about 75 youth registered. Older camp is June 24 -26 and we have
43 youth registered. This year we had a maximum amount of campers for the number of
counselors we have. We are hoping to increase counselor numbers for next year. The older camp
allows youth to stretch their abilities by having archery, rock climbing and a six -hour canoe
adventure for the 7 th grade.
We also have two other learning experiences coming up including WI 4 -H and Youth
Conference in Madison. Approximately 700 youth grades 8 -10 experience dorm life on campus
while attending workshops during the day. In July, three youth from St. Croix along with three
from Dunn County and five from Eau Claire County will be traveling to York, PA. They are
participating in the interstate exchange. The youth spend a week living with a family to
experience life in another part of the US along with learning about how people live there and
what 4 -H is like. June will also be spent getting entries ready for state fair. We have
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approximately 40 youth who plan to exhibit at state fair along with youth participating in music
and clothing revue.
Nutrition Educator's Report
Lestrud reported on the new grant contract for the WNEP program. Most of the funding is
federal, but the county contributes indirect costs (which are matched with federal dollars) by
providing physical space, office supplies, information systems and county administrative costs.
Lestrud is currently working with a state committee to develop educational curriculum related to
fruits and vegetables.
Family Living Agent's Report
Sprain shared that tomorrow there will be another Drug Court graduation. UWEX continues one -
on-one financial management help.
There has been much interest in food preservation already this season. Sprain will be promoting
the use of DVD's on food preservation that the public can check out from our office. On the
committees' suggestion, she will also contact public access channels.
Resource Development Agent's Report
Paul and Sherrill Schottler will be recognized for donating a conservation easement on the 162
acres they own in Somerset Township. An evening of celebration, education and leadership will
take place at their tree farm beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23. Their farm is
located at 458 Rice Lake Road Somerset, WI. The event is free and those interested in attending
should register by contacting Polly Henke or Pete Kling at the UW- Extension office.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Marzolf
Secretary
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