ACTIVITY SUMMARY
MAELC is a 16-member legislative council that provides leadership to promote and expand agricultural education in Minnesota. The state legislature, agricultural educators, and agriculture industry leaders are all represented on the council. MAELC administers multiple grant programs for agricultural, food and natural resource (AFNR) education at all levels, with specific grants for the Minnesota State College & Universities – Farm Business Management program. MAELC supports activities to increase awareness for agricultural education, including strategies to recruit and retain agriculture teachers and increase access to AFNR programming.
Meetings are held at:
Various throughout Minnesota, typically at least one held in the Twin Cities (December) and one in Greater Minnesota (June). The September meeting is held virtually.
Expenses Description:
Operating budget, grant, scholarship and internship programs, special projects/initiativesPOSITION | SEAT | AUTHORITY | 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE | #SEATS | ACTION |
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Governor Appointee | Governor Appointee #1 | Governor | 11/21/2024 | 1 | APPLY |
Governor Appointee | Governor Appointee #2 | Governor | 11/21/2024 | 1 | APPLY |
NAME | POSITION | APPLICATION DATE |
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Mrs Amit Amith Sir | Governor Appointee | 11/3/2024 |
Justin Crowley | Governor Appointee | 11/21/2024 |
Ethan Dado | Governor Appointee | 11/1/2024 |
Sue Gorman | Governor Appointee | 11/12/2024 |
Paul Hansen | Governor Appointee | 11/20/2024 |
Mr. Jeffrey Lindeman | Governor Appointee | 11/19/2024 |
Kaiya Novacek | Governor Appointee | 11/15/2024 |
Mr. Michael Thofson | Governor Appointee | 11/16/2024 |