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Farm News: Jelinski Gets Distinguished Service AwardcommentsPosted: 12.06.2010 For most of his career he was with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture - now with Dairy Business Association - but ALWAYS working for production agriculture. “Dave Jelinski is a true friend of production agriculture and has worked tirelessly to make sure farmers have access to the land and water resources they need to be successful and to be good stewards as well,” said Bill Bruins, WFBF President.
The Distinguished Service to Agriculture is awarded to an individual for outstanding contributions to the success of Wisconsin’s agricultural industry.
Jelinski grew up in the Town of Taycheedah in rural Fond du Lac County, before serving his country during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1979 with a bachelor’s of science degree in agricultural engineering.
In 1980, he began his career working on environmental issues for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), specializing in animal waste management and developing a permit program for large livestock farms known as NR 243.
Jelinski left DNR in 1984 and joined the staff of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), where his major responsibilities involved working on a variety of programs related to soil and water conservation, livestock siting standards and land use.
In 2010, after 30 years of state service, he left DATCP to work as the Government Affairs Director for the Dairy Business Association. In this new role, he works to promote the success of all dairy farms by fostering a positive business environment.
Jelinski is a 1998 graduate of the Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program and has served in several leadership positions for the National Association of State Conservation Agencies.
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