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Chair Rick Stacy called the meeting to order and the committee approved the meeting agenda on a motion (mover recorded in the minutes as \"Rief\"), seconded by Vice Chair Brian Holt; the chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried. The committee then approved the minutes of Feb. 17, 2025 on a motion by Brian Holt, seconded by Supervisor Sheila Reif; the chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried.

There were no public comments. The committee set its next meeting for Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the same room. The meeting was adjourned by motion and voice vote; a mover and seconder were recorded but not named in the transcript excerpt provided.

These procedural approvals were recorded in the meeting minutes as routine consent items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Agriculture & Extension Education Committee April 21, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","On April 21 the Walworth County Board of Agriculture Extension Education Committee approved the meeting agenda and the Feb. 17, 2025 minutes, and adjourned. The committee set its next meeting for June 16, 2025 at 2 p.m.","taxTitle","Walworth County, Wisconsin","taxId",54224,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263048,"Bilingual dairy educator reports feeder-school, Temple Grandin event and new Spanish newsletter",0,1054190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672&start=1054&end=1054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672/thumbnail_1054190.jpg","/articles/6263048/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Bilingual-dairy-educator-reports-feeder-school-Temple-Grandin-event-and-new-Spanish-newsletter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263048-d3a81ee822e4e903ee908fb20dc81325/orig.mp4?Expires=1777251516&Signature=VYjuCzkg3prZN9CA3vViNCVwttPJPNfe1e5ks-f46gmg12wo1XpWsxkDTsNCwVQqSlshoXFIvsyo7K6xMOkKOrx-WWnCVIkJ8ZZsHq01zbRTwEUKeHkfRcuNd54F9LEo4m9PMnoZvUi1AtxrwYuyocZTGt5R75JKtindlc2Yx~PU-PP643pi9M4RJTN5GVrftumi6q79UZ7XAPmUIcnDQh0R3ISUMxSfiX3EBdvoyRsTuJ9~B5bD0nIej5HH3TgzZL2WLf227q0qY9GaXVGEw5NRXrVDVUqv9Io1vxSxynsZseYe~cckYUz5WsmCTJHp-1badP03iONziH0L9GH5gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee heard a report from the bilingual dairy educator at the April 21 meeting about dairy training, outreach and new bilingual resources.

The educator said the recent feeder-school series concluded with strong attendance among Spanish-speaking employees and that staff are considering delivering the feeder-school program entirely in Spanish next year to better serve participants. The educator described plans to add hands-on demonstrations and collaborate with companies for more practical training.

She described hosting an event featuring Dr. Temple Grandin at the Kohl Center/Stevens Point-style venue referenced as the Stop Pavilion at UW–Madison, which drew roughly 200 attendees for a talk on animal handling and related materials and book sales.

The educator also said she is running on‑farm trainings at a large local operation identified as Smiling Farms and is planning a calving program in June in response to partner requests. The educator announced a new Spanish-language e-newsletter titled \"Bobby Noticias,\" released this month and available on the dairy website; the Spanish newsletter will be bimonthly while an English monthly newsletter continues to be produced.

Committee members had no further questions; the item was informational.","Walworth County's bilingual dairy educator reported finishing a regional feeder school, described plans to offer more Spanish-language programming, summarized a Temple Grandin event at UW–Madison and announced a new Spanish e-newsletter for dairy employees.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":78,"_43":89,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263053,"Regional crop educator outlines nitrogen pilot, invasive-weed outreach and agrivoltaic demonstrations",672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672&start=672&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672/thumbnail_672000.jpg","/articles/6263053/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Regional-crop-educator-outlines-nitrogen-pilot-invasive-weed-outreach-and-agrivoltaic-demonstrations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263053-3dc2707a78b822c112b6b83faff7ad93/orig.mp4?Expires=1777251516&Signature=eY17z636655UhflEpgfsZwa0bWTyKthR-yhLLXW9CM9lTWAuJjjoBONMqXKC~v9cLQ5js-8RzMj5YpK7ZXR0wbNohKkY4hbk-OsnAp2LXrc9l-fztgw2C5yzABMPHLWWYGvdtfopxQHOz3a7cU4Mx7bkvnAReOya3~EDuRsu1x7BykWKk8FmVjAuCIwfrSUlTOc-5ToLjL82KcQHqkHqqwrLACQYqYW9ZNzbODbyD8yXlWDobSZTz3dwavcNFF4rHinIkCyoYVj1UIKKk6wHB-phGee7--zjhTJKyzOtOPj5uwMM9pfMWhCfislK4WySustuyKLdEzxhr7sIA0gybQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Josh, the regional crop educator, briefed the Walworth County Board of Agriculture Extension Education Committee on April 21 about multiple field programs and partnerships planned for the growing season.

Josh said the county will participate in the second year of a Department of Agriculture nitrogen optimization pilot this year. He described a replicated nitrogen-rate trial being established on a cooperating operation identified as Metcalfe Farm and said the project will assess nutrient availability in biosolids produced on-site in collaboration with a contact named Jared at Wall Comet. The educator said results will be shared when available.

He reported recent outreach on invasive-weed management and a meeting with a local highway department about right-of-way vegetation costs and potential control strategies, including occasional herbicide use or growth retardants to reduce mowing frequency.

Josh also said more Walworth County farms have joined a moth-trapping network to monitor early flights of pests such as true armyworm and black cutworm; he cautioned that moth captures precede any possible larval crop damage.

On demonstration projects, Josh said he has discussed using unused areas within a Janesville Alliant Energy solar site for specialty or perennial crops that might tolerate partial shade; planting could begin as soon as fall if approvals are completed. He described the site as a mix of community solar and cooperative ownership and said the proposal could include community-facing demonstration crops such as honeyberries.

Finally, Josh described a crop scout training program with virtual content followed by three in-person field locations in Lancaster, Arlington and Marshfield to support new scouts and crop consultants.

Committee members asked timing and next steps; Josh said the planting timeline depends on approvals and that outreach events will be scheduled as plans firm up. No committee action was taken.","Walworth County's regional crop educator described a county-focused nitrogen optimization trial, right-of-way weed management work, moth monitoring, a potential demonstration in a Janesville solar site with Alliant Energy, and a crop scout training series.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":78,"_43":99,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":101,"_51":102,"_53":103,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":104,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":105,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263058,"Extension horticulture specialist previews composting class, Lake Geneva Farmers Market outreach",451050,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672&start=451&end=451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672/thumbnail_451050.jpg","/articles/6263058/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Extension-horticulture-specialist-previews-composting-class-Lake-Geneva-Farmers-Market-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263058-8d8d0a2e16175c7da7d8b1a0cd7e5cf9/orig.mp4?Expires=1777251516&Signature=meElmV~0oGFdhBUabFB2hZRBPEWWtT7vopKi~0jrRxZtwUcKouUOPxNyhBNFIaKjIshgsv3iynUHRQ4z4OojmAwnvAJEZzhxwBoKRnkl1KhTdBPKCOq-5syWATyHG12rCuNCVqfGqw-JU0DHlKEiFNemfrSdVNlPjmbSMQaX4wg0enk7yOwFa9Ua-zNAx7sc465AXtUepv4rAdJoI-fmqEoY4ELXeBvvWC-ecdehNUcDBY6GeZiNINZuXeHcNUz6WWKadu4OvB2Ji~vPTOAKYTf2pIb2CWTCHjC4LH8O8TA293k~Zaezs75sjd56v8oUrV4Oafk9mp5svuQnzUc2Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Julie, the horticulture outreach specialist, updated the Walworth County Board of Agriculture Extension Education Committee on April 21 about spring programming, partnerships and outreach plans.

Julie said she is working with East Troy Parks and Recreation and Bigfoot Recreation District to offer multiple gardening programs. She told the committee a composting program will be held next Monday at Bigfoot High School through the Bigfoot Recreation District.

Julie reminded the committee of the “Ask Your Gardening Question” service that she provides as a free county resource and said she is working on new marketing to raise public awareness. She said she promotes programs across the three counties she serves because residents frequently travel for workshops.

Julie said Master Gardeners will be at the Lake Geneva Farmers Market weekly from May through September to provide extension information and public assistance. She also noted extension staff are planning to participate in an Emergency Preparedness Expo at Gateway (described in the packet as the last Saturday in May) where she will present gardening topics and a colleague will address financial preparedness.

Committee members thanked Julie; no committee action was taken.","Horticulture outreach staff described partnerships with local recreation districts for gardening programs, upcoming composting class at Bigfoot High School, and Master Gardener presence at the Lake Geneva Farmers Market from May through September.",{"_33":107,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":108,"_41":78,"_43":109,"_45":109,"_47":110,"_49":111,"_51":112,"_53":113,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":114,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":115,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263062,"Extension highlights end-of-life financial and health-care planning program",276560,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672&start=276&end=276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672/thumbnail_276560.jpg","/articles/6263062/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Extension-highlights-end-of-life-financial-and-health-care-planning-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263062-dadddf291403f5e64e566b427467f79d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777251516&Signature=MUjSQexA8hKCbDBWGQKs~-H9K9tudg-4nK1xk2FGPTXMmQPA2RvK7xqaHSoHP3xy6wouQ81CztSKDKIZlQt31v-Ogp2VfrXVnEuzNZyD~tcgRMz4JST8Fc1vzF~qUvEF2ZXDcmLVREKNkOGZlqvGeuxPMMhrYT4jPFYYhGW4ZFNqPYb0AmKcwZ-dqEQsGB9QKtxkd-qVc4MsMDtduyVk0J-1UkIM9BRSXIQJuXWj~8pOBYKX7y8XkQZTJ0a5W8Gt3yFcGWWvsXNr31a5XFRxFKiUXgJnFE8y38a1efQDVwq2LQl0Z4iz5~FLfCx5vUEtgy4Xp5RyY3W9yhQk5VFRRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna, the extension human development educator, told the Walworth County Board of Agriculture Extension Education Committee on April 21 about a program that helps people plan end-of-life finances, health-care decisions and final wishes.

Anna said the class is seven sessions long and is delivered both in person and online. She said the online option lets educators across the state combine resources; locally the program often has only two Walworth County registrants but the shared statewide delivery reduces the instructor time needed. \"It really is a gift to give your families when it's time for them to have to deal with some issues,\" Anna said, describing why the program focuses on preparing documents and decisions in advance.

She told the committee the course has run in libraries and online and that organizers aim to offer the program two to three times in the fall and occasionally locally. Anna said the program is presented with sensitivity and that it uses humor to make a heavy topic easier to approach.

The committee had no follow-up questions; the item was presented for information rather than action.","Walworth County Extension staff described a multi-session program to help residents document final wishes and plan finances and health-care decisions; the class often runs online and draws small local registrations.",{"_33":117,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":118,"_41":78,"_43":119,"_45":119,"_47":120,"_49":121,"_51":122,"_53":123,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":124,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":125,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263065,"Walworth County extension staff review 4-H school programs and outreach",86410,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672&start=86&end=86","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108592-3e06d443dfe23bb188d1cc760a75f672/thumbnail_86410.jpg","/articles/6263065/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Walworth-County-extension-staff-review-4-H-school-programs-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263065-bd78100441da9674d314f39c27f898a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1777251516&Signature=EUj4yayc-Q5IzjJhOmiR7p9-TMK-5aMwAcMo2qXQxCHNkQK3IArcumdHzpkb5guytuVkA7HjQ7h85x6S01yIXWV2-GmKAXw-XdlmFwvEjqXlxuJ5cpu~OidBT1onTlpDjuQMgBidAP3CmE6v1F52xRkDKW~yTC~QPy0zgdgOEac387Me3sNHozSbaEnaBln6xASolLL2rcICblDjvZxfHz~7N90NIkRAInWFgUpwWkZXl~9c0qyaL6EiUSlLI0QA9DxC-k5A2Kzk-2Zozhp97eBiFjNLtkifMnGQIWfx4S0DYZnOeh9da26lvACiZ-BEVpPOdofKVAvYHgQ4CsDUEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walworth County Board of Agriculture Extension Education Committee on April 21 received an overview of 4-H programming in Walworth County, with staff pointing the committee to pages 3–12 of the meeting packet for details.

Committee members were told the packet includes materials on 4-H Science Lab visits that bring hands-on activities such as bread- and paper-making into local schools. The committee heard that those classroom experiences supplement club and volunteer meetings happening separately in communities across the county.

An extension staff member summarized the packet and noted the materials include a brochure used to promote the science lab to school systems. The staff member said the packet is intended to give the committee “a higher level view of some of the 4‑H stuff going on in the absence of Janelle and Debbie,” referring to the two 4‑H educators who were not present.

Supervisor Sheila Reif commented that she had recently visited a multigenerational 4‑H family and praised the program for serving both farm and nonfarm families. Chair Rick Stacy and other committee members acknowledged the report and had no further questions.

The committee did not take formal action on the 4‑H materials; the packet was presented for information and awareness.","County Extension staff summarized 4-H classroom science and club activities included in the committee packet and highlighted volunteer-led meetings and club projects across the county.","actionData","errors"]

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