Cheryl Bergold, longtime executive director of the Shawano-Menominee Farm Service Agency has retired, effective May 1. She served all but the first three years of her 36-year FSA career in the Shawano office.
“It has truly been an honor and a privilege to have worked with and for the producers of the two counties,” Bergold said in a statement released Wednesday. “Together, we have experienced many new and different farm programs over the years and each time, the producers were very cooperative and patient as we worked through the program details and sign-up deadlines. Their attendance at our informational meetings was also much appreciated.”
“I have been very fortunate that the FSA county committee members that were elected over the years were very dedicated to the farming community and always strived to make the best decisions possible on program determinations and appeals,” Bergold noted. “That, plus having an office staff that shared my passion to provide the best customer service possible, made this a great place to work.”
Hailing from Bayfield County, Bergold began her career in 1979 as a manager trainee. Her first post as a FSA director (then ASCS) was in the Marinette office, where she served three years. She was then selected to head the Shawano-Menominee office.
Bergold said she plans to relax this summer, spend time with family, and enjoy not having a 2½-hour commute every day.
“Not having to set the alarm clock for 4:10 a.m. anymore will be fantastic,” she stated.
Jon Williams, the Juneau County FSA director in Mauston, has been asked to serve as the acting director of the Shawano office until the position is filled permanently. He will spend up to three days per week in Shawano.
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