Accelerated Genetics

At the end of 2007 elections were held for the Accelerated Genetics Young Producer Committee. Newly elected to serve on the committee was Tom & Katie Grady of Oregon, Wis. Re-elected was Joe and Donna Parrell of Cross Plains, Wis. And retiring from the Young Producer Committee was Mark Keller of Mt. Horeb, Wis.

The Young Producer Committee helps organize and coordinate the programs yearly activities. Individuals and couples throughout Accelerated Genetics membership area (MN, WI, IA, IL) make up the committee. This dynamic group encourages young producer involvement, plans annual events and provides leadership to facilitate a prosperous program. Committee members can serve two, three-year terms.

Currently serving on the Young Producer Committee is: Brian Castleberg – Mondovi, Wis., David & Kelly Oberreich – Plymouth, Wis., Joe & Donna Parrell – Cross Plains, Wis., Tim Bowers – Marion, Wis., Blair & Kathy Sawall – Clintonville, Wis., Jeff & Tammy Styczynski – Pulaski, Wis., Jamie & Amy Larson – Evansville, Wis. and Tom & Katie Grady – Oregon, Wis.

The Accelerated Genetics Young Producer Program is designed to help producers develop friendships, build leadership qualities and strengthen communication skills through an educational, supportive network in a fun environment. They hold four main events throughout the year – coming up is the Winter Get-Away on February 2-3, 2008 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. and the Leadership Conference March 29-30, 2008 at the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.