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WCMA Policy Committee Meeting & State Advocacy Day

WCMA Policy Committee Meeting & State Advocacy Day

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

You're invited to join WCMA's open Policy Committee for an in-person meeting at The Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (CT), for opportunities to hear from federal and state lawmakers about the session ahead - and to advocate for industry priorities.

From the Farm Bill to FMMO reform, and from state grant programs to regulatory change, WCMA's voice makes an impact in Washington and Wisconsin.  Join us in our effort to strengthen the dairy processing community through direct advocacy.

Here's a look at our meeting agenda:

  • 9:30 a.m.: Meeting Sign-In Begins, Networking
  • 10:00 a.m.: Call to Order & Introductions
  • 10:15 a.m.: Keynote Address: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
  • 10:45 a.m.: Key Address: Agriculture and Food Safety Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Sydney Scott, Q&A

    • Topics: 2023 Farm Bill, Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform, Dairy Labeling Regulatory Enforcement, Immigration Reform

  • 11:00 a.m.: Key Address: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Sarah Barry, Q&A

    • Topics: Wastewater Regulation, Wisconsin State Budget

  • 11:30 a.m.: Key Address: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski, Q&A

    • Topics: Food Safety Regulation, Agricultural Exports and Dairy Processor Grants, Wisconsin State Budget

  • 12:00 noon: Networking Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m.: Legislative Leaders' Panel Discussion

    • Featuring insights from:

      • Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), Chair of Senate Committee on Agriculture & Tourism, Member of Joint Finance Committee

      • Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chair of Joint Finance Committee

      • Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), Member of Joint Finance Committee

      • Rep. Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), Chair of Assembly Committee on Agriculture

  • 1:30 p.m.: Meetings Briefing & Walk to Wisconsin State Capitol
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m.: Advocacy Meetings

    • Featuring visits with:

      • Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake), Member of Joint Finance Committee member

      • Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), Ranking Member of Assembly Committee on Agriculture

      • Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), Chair of Senate Transportation Committee

      • Rep. Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek), Member of Assembly Committees on Agriculture, Transportation, and Rural Development

      • Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism

  • 3:00 p.m.: Return to Concourse Hotel & Adjournment

Please contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney with your questions and ideas.

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Rebekah Sweeney
Rebekah Sweeney
Senior Director, Programs & Policy Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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