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Mission of the Agri–Business Council: To provide a forum for communication among Fond du Lac County area agribusiness entities. To assist in cooperative promotion of Fond du Lac County area agribusiness from the field to the table. To provide local awareness among agribusiness of their individual roles in the economy of the Fond du Lac area. Activities include:
AGRICULTURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2008 Chair: Mitch Greenfield; co-chair Deb Pollack
Mission of the Agricultural Ambassador Program: Vision of the Agricultural Ambassador Program The Fond du Lac Area Agricultural Ambassador Program is directed by the Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council, a division of the Association of Commerce. The program was developed out of a need to educate and inform adults and youth about the production and nutritional value of agricultural products produced in our community, as well as the impact a AGRICULTURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS Say Cheese: Kindergarten & Grade 1 Treemendous Forests: Grades K-2 Buttered Up For Popcorn: Grades K-2 Fruits & Veggies from Farm to Fork: Grades K-2 Egg-Stra Special: Grades K-2 Climb the Food Pyramid: K-5 Harvest Year: Grades 1 & 2 Chick Hatching: Grade 2 only Make Mine Milk : Grades 2 & 3 Things on the Grow: Grades 2 & 3 Dairy Foods & Fitness: Grades 2 - 4
Pizza - The Perfect Food: Grades 3 - 5 Hooray for Honey: Grades 3 - 6 We All Scream For Ice Cream: Grades 4 - 6 Boundless WI Byproducts: Grade 3 - Adult A Visit To A Dairy Farm: Grade 3 - Adult Healthy Choices from Wisconsin: Grade 4 Road Tour of Wisconsin: Grades 4 & 5 Wild for Wool: Grades 4 - 6 Fueled For Flight: Grades 4 - 6 Beautiful, Bountiful Bison: Grades 4 - 6 Paper Makes WI Great: Grades 4 - 8 Remarkable Mink: Grades 4-8 Cheese Making: Grade 4 - Adult Food Safety Fun: Grades 5 - Adult The Amazing Bean: Grades 6 - 8 Agricultural Careers: Grades 6 - 12 No Bones About It: Grades 7 - 12
Organizations that contributed $500 or more to the Ag Ambassador Programin 2007 and so far in 2008: Accelerated Genetics Agnesian HealthCare Agriland Co-op Alto Dairy Co-op
Badgerland Farm Credit Services Baker Cheese Factory, Inc. Butz Farms Campbellsport FFA Alumni Canadian National Dupont FDL Area Agri-Business Council FDL Area Foundation FDL Cty. Holstein Association Grand River Cooperative Grande Cheese Company Andrew, Kaitlin, Matthew and Steven Gross Kohlman Concrete Inc Laconia FFA Alumni Club Lake Breeze Dairy Lake Winnebago Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. Lakeview Electric Contractors Inc Land O'Lakes Foundation Inc. Lomira FFA Alumni Association Michels Family Foundation Mid-States Aluminum Family Foundation Monsanto-Chemical Division Oakfield Elevator Company Olsen's Mill Inc Pfizer Pollack -VU Dairy Prairie Rock Farms, Inc. Ripon FFA Alumni Association Ripon-Lomira Equity Livestock Mkt Coop Sartori Foods Second Look Holsteins, LLC Syngenta TTI Inc. Waupun FFA & FFA Alumni Westphalia Surge Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Thank you to all of our agricultural producers and businesses who help with donations to make this program a success. Testimonials
If you have further inquires, or are interested in donating please contact us at info@fdlac.com
Sunny weather made for a great crowd at the Fifth Annual Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase on March 1 at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. Over 1,800 consumers and producers visited the event sponsored by the Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council, Agri-Land Co-op and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. The Indy racecar was the highlight of the event. Hundreds took advantage of the opportunity to sit in a real racecar. The display included information about the growing ethanol industry. At the booths, attendees visited with company representatives to learn about their operations and businesses. Cheese, wine and microbrew sampling were also part of the event. Chef demonstrations drew large crowds. Thank you to Trepanier’s Backyard Grill & Bar, Linstrom’s Special Occasion Catering and Fond du Latte, and Fond du Lac Seafood Co. for sharing their talents. Alice in Dairyland Jill Makovec presented “Building a Healthy Wisconsin,” with assistance from kids in the audience. The program promotes Wisconsin agricultural products and healthy foods. A special Kids Activity Booth was a big hit. Hands-on activities such as dirt cups, smoothies and buttons showed youth great aspects of agriculture. Almost 100 children participated in the coloring contest. The top three winners in each category will receive a cash prize. Thank you to sponsors Agri-Land Co-op, Badgerland Farm Credit Services and WE Energies. Congratulations to the winners: ages 1-5 years: 1. Mara Trewin, 2. Nicolas Stenholt, 3. Tyler Chapin; ages 6-10 years: 1. Megan Buechel. 2. Nicholas Konen, 3. Hailey Pluim; and ages 11-14 years: 1. Cami Hoerth, 2. Kelley Konen, 3. Tyler Konen A special thank you to all Ag Showcase exhibitors, donors, supporters and countless volunteers.
2008 Chairs: Rebecca Ries & JoAnn Maedke
AGRI-BUSINESS COUNCIL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Agri-Business Council is pleased to announce that scholarships will be available to individuals pursuing post-secondary training at a college, trade school, technical college, or university relating to the fields of agriculture and agricultural business significant to our community. For the ease of interested students, we have combined the Agri-Business Council Scholarship and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation Harold Reinecke Scholarship forms. The Fond du Lac Area Foundation Harold Reinecke Scholarship honors the long-time county extension agent by establishing a scholarship to aid young people in training for a career in agriculture. Several scholarships will be awarded ranging from $250.00 to $500.00. Winners will be announced in the spring of the year of the application. If you have any questions, please call the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce at (920) 921-9500 or e-mail info@fdlac.com. Scholarship application will be available Jan 1, 2008 The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Agri-Business Council is pleased to announce the winners of their scholarships and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation Harold Reinecke Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded to individuals pursuing post secondary training at a college, trade school, technical college or university relating to the fields of agriculture and agribusiness. Click here for the 2008 Scholarship Application "This Business Called Agriculture" Activity Book
AGRI-BUSINESS COUNCIL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY Come grow with us in Fond du Lac County. Fond du Lac County is a well-diversified agricultural county, with over $150 million in agricultural commodities sold annually. Many agricultural related jobs can be found in Fond du Lac County. The county, located in the Fox River Valley along Lake Winnebago, offers many opportunities to enjoy the high quality of life in a small town environment plus all the cultural amenities that a nearby metropolitan area can offer. The Agricultural Resource Directory contains a listing of different county agribusiness. Download Agricultural Resource Directory in PDF format. AGRICULTURAL LINKS
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griculture has our daily lives. The Agricultural Ambassador presents various educational programs to students in schools free of charge. Topics include: health and nutrition, consumer buying habits, food safety, economics, agricultural careers, and agricultural production. The Agricultural Ambassador Program is a non-profit entity. Donations and grants are the main source of funding. For more information, contact the Association of Commerce at (920) 921-9500. 
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