Committee

The Women in Ag Network Advisory Committee members are vital to planning this conference.  These individuals are movers and shakers in Minnesota's agriculture. Please watch for their nametags with the word "committee" on them. 

Federal, State, and County Organizations


Ellyn Oelfke

USDA MN Farm Service Agency

Outreach and Public Affairs Coordinator


Jen Thole

USDA MN Farm Service Agency

County Executive Director

Redwood Falls


Andrea Vaubel

MN Dept. of Ag

Assistant Commissioner

St. Paul


Jessica Beske

Natural Resources Conservation Agency

Mankato


Brittany Lenzmeier and Megan Herbst (alternate)

Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District

Outreach Coordinator & Conservation Planner

Waite Park


Agriculture Advocacy and Commodity Groups 


Gail Donkers

Minnesota Farmers Union

Membership


Amanda Revier

MN Farm Bureau

SW Area Membership & Marketing Specialist

St. Paul


Theresia Gillie

MN Soybean Council

Hallock



Dana Allen-Tully

MN Corn Council

Incoming President


Rachel Gray

Livestock Group Representative - Minnesota Cattlemen’s

Blackduck



Financial Organizations 


Laura Wilson

Ag Country Farm Credit Services

AVP Loan Officer

Graceville


Nicole Skroch

Compeer Financial

Financial Officer

Waite Park



University of Minnesota Extension Staff


Karen Johnson

Agriculture Systems, Extension Educator

McLeod - Meeker - Wright Counties


Jodi DeJong-Hughes

Water Resources & Soil Health Educator

Wilmar Regional Extension Office


Emily Krekelberg

Farm Safety & Health Educator

Rochester Regional Extension Office


Amy Johnston

Food Safety Educator

Farmington Regional Extension Office


Trisha Sheehan

Regional Director

Willmar Regional Extension Office


Susanne Hinrichs

Agricultural Business Management Educator

Brainerd Regional Extension Office