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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - BOCCGRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: BOCC REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: CEMANELL CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: CEMANELL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES 8 NO DATE: 05/21/2025 PHONE:X2931 kfi2AWXW . 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Qiete a rinanciai mea If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES ❑ NO 0 N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? ❑ YES ❑ NO 0 N/A DATE OF ACTION: Sp��"DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: KA b D2: D3: 4/23/24 WITHDRAWN: QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL H.S. DIPLOMA BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATES IN ARTS AND SCIENCES WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY BACHELORS - CROP AND SOIL SCIENCES TEPAP EXECUTIVE PROGRAM FOR AG PRODUCERS, UNITS I & 2 GRANT CO. FARM BUREAU FORMER PRESIDENT GRANT COUNTY V.S.P. GRANT COUNTY FSA COMMITTEE 0&1,111kwv'A� 42:1161 111 1999- ST ISIDORE FAJTtS., KRAITSCHEID PRESENT FARMS • Manage and operate diversified crop production on 2700+ acres, including both conventional and certified organic farming systems. • Monitor soil health, irrigation systems (center pivot and drip), pest management, and crop rotation to optimize yield and sustainability. • Operate and maintain a wide range of agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, planters, and GPS-guided machinery. • Supervise seasonal labor crews and coordinate with suppliers and buyers to meet production goals and market demands. • Maintain detailed records of field activities, input applications, and harvest data for organic certification and regulatory compliance. • Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact while maintaining productivity. • Navigate USDA and NRCS conservation programs and apply for agricultural grants to support farm improvements and environmental stewardship. Sam Kra utscheid is a fourth -generation farmer based in central Washington, where he has built a Lifelong career rooted in production agriculture, family, and rural advocacy. He began farming in 1999 and in 2007 partnered with his father to combine operations, gaining efficiency and strengthening their farm's foundation. They farmed side by side until his father's retirement in 2022. In a proud continuation of the family Legacy, Sam's oldest son returned to join the operation in 2025. A graduate of Washington State University with a degree in Crops and Soil Science (Class of 1998), Sam has spent over two decades building a diversified and resilient farm business. His operation includes both conventional and organic acreage, with a focus on sustainable practices and Long- term land stewardship. In addition to farming, Sam has played a vital role in supporting neighboring growers through his ag chem retail business. After working for a local agricultural chemical retailer following college, he established his own dealership in 2004. Today, that business serves customers from the Horse Heaven Hills to the Highway 2 corridor, offering agronomic support and reliable crop protection products. Sam is also a dedicated advocate for Washington agriculture through his leadership and public service. He currently serves on the Grant County Farm Bureau (where he is a past President), the Grant County Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP), and the Grant County Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee. His work on these boards reflects a strong commitment to ensuring the viability of agriculture across the region through sound policy, conservation efforts, and local representation. From planting fields to representing farmers at the county level, Sam Krautscheid brings experience, integrity, and generational vision to everything he does. May 20, 2025 GRANT COUNTY ❑ FFI C E OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P 0 Box 37 EPHRATA WA 9BB23 (509) 754-201 1 COPY Washington State Farm Service Agency Board EMM, RE: Washington State Farm Service Agency Board Appointment Recommendation To Whom it May Concern, We, the Board of Commissioners of Grant County, voice our support for Sam Krautscheid to the Washington State Farm Service Agency Board. A lifelong Grant County farmer and local Ag Retail owner, Sam has shown his commitment to Agriculture in a number of ways. He has served for over twenty years on the County Farm Bureau Board and is a past President on the County level. He is also a member of the Grant County VSP group. He was very active from the beginning of this group to make sure Agriculture maintains its voice on the state level. Sam still attends annual follow-up meetings for the group. Sam has also shown commitment at the County level by being elected to serve by his peers as an FSA Grant County Committee Member where he currently serves. Sam has also shown a passion for helping keep neighbors alert of local theft of Grant County Farmers. He convened a meeting with local producers, judges, prosecutors, Sheriff's Office, and us as the Commissioners to help try to find solutions. Out of this meeting, he built, and still monitors to this day, a Facebook Account called Grant County Farmers on Patrol. The page is used for farmers to post current thefts so neighbors can look for those things or beware of the types of thefts occurring locally. The Sheriff s Office now has a number of employees who monitor this page to help with the crime that is occurring. Kevin R. Burgess Rob Jones Cindy Carter District 1 District 2 District 3 "TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS? SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." Agriculture Community in the State of Washington by serving on the Washington State Farm Service Agency Board. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COI'VIMISSIONERS Rob , � it Cindy CaqVr, Vice -Chair Kevin R. Bux ss, Member