WAEWDC Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlights Need for Strong, Highly Trained Ag Workforce

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 -- 11:01 AM

Wisconsin agriculture is becoming more technologically advanced, and the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council's (WAEWDC) 2023 annual report highlights the need for a strong and highly trained workforce that can manage the complex agriculture systems that are emerging in the industry.

These advanced systems cover challenging and exciting areas such as robotics, digital sensors and satellite imagery, according to the annual report, which the council recently approved.

The WAEWDC annual report includes reviews of agricultural education programs provided by Wisconsin's educational systems and institutions, including: the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Wisconsin Technical College System, University of Wisconsin System, and UW–Madison's Division of Extension. It also includes details on the goals and activities of the WAEWDC during state fiscal year 2023.

Highlighted in the report is the council's commitment to its mission by making progress on goals that were set in 2022, which include: Supporting agricultural education instructors and finding effective ways to reach every student to highlight the opportunities available in agriculture in a positive, purposeful way.

Partnering with DPI to create a statewide agriculture pathway, with regional adoption in the spring of 2023. Researching current trends, and developing a branding, marketing, and public outreach plan for careers in agriculture.

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