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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">January 10, 2023
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><b><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212529;background:white">Gov. Little appoints new Agriculture Director following
retirement of Celia Gould<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of <strong><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Chanel
Tewalt </span></strong>as the new director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Tewalt replaces Celia Gould, who is retiring after 16 years of dedicated service to the State of Idaho as ISDA director. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Gould, a Twin Fall native, is a third-generation owner and operator of a cattle ranch in Buhl. Before becoming the
first female director of ISDA, Gould served in the Idaho House of Representatives for 16 years, from 1996 to 2002. Gould's leadership of the ISDA is highlighted through her organization of several international trade missions, steering the department and agriculture
industry through the recession, and increasing Idaho's agricultural exports from $1.2 billion in 2007 to nearly $2.7 billion in 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">"Over these 16 years, I am honored to have worked alongside incredible staff, two great governors, and an industry
second to none," Gould said. "It has been a joy to work on the significant events and quiet efforts that assisted and highlighted Idaho agriculture. I am now blessed to return to the ranch with my family."<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">"There are few people who understand every aspect of the Idaho agriculture industry like Celia Gould. It takes a special person to accomplish
what she has as director. I have greatly appreciated Celia's wisdom, work ethic, integrity, and friendship throughout her service to the State of Idaho," Governor Little said. "While she will be greatly missed, her retirement is well deserved. I trust the
agency will be in excellent hands under Chanel Tewalt's leadership."</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">Tewalt has served as deputy director for the ISDA since 2021. Initially joining the agency as a college intern, Tewalt
has gained over 15 years of experience working at ISDA, including as the agency's chief operations officer.
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk120886194"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0E101A">"It is a privilege to be considered for this role. Agriculture has shaped my life in countless ways," Tewalt said.
"I have a deep admiration for the industry and for the hard-working people who make it possible. I also understand how important it is for ISDA's work to be implemented with transparency, consistency, and balance."<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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