The Citizens' Advisory Committee and County Extension Committees provide valuable input for Extension.
Statewide Citizens' Advisory Committee
This volunteer committee provides consultative support to the Extension Dean. They meet two times a year to discuss Extension priorities.
Jerry Arneson, Moorhead, Clay County
Linda Defenbaugh, Pine City, Pine County
Barbara Liukkonen, Two Harbors, Lake County
Caroline Netzke, Lamberton, Redwood County
Thom Petersen, Pine City, Pine County
Eric Rudningen, Kerkhoven, Swift County
Julie Tesch, Waldorf, Waseca County
Jack Swanson, Roseau, Roseau County
Don Yutrzenka, Argyle, Marshall County
Marvin Zutz, Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County
Sheila Capistran, Ada, Norman County
Karin Schaefer, Howard Lake, Wright County
Shawn Lewis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County
Jan Joannides, Zumbro Falls, Wabasha County
Julie Hawker, Mankato, Blue Earth County
County Extension Committees
Extension engages citizen stakeholders and county commissioners across the state. State law requires that all 87 counties have a County Extension Committee that includes county citizens and two county commissioners.
Select a county from the column below to view current County Extension Committee membership.