Date posted
Jan
29
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members and staff testified today in the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Senate...
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WCMA: A Strong Voice for the Dairy Industry
WCMA is a strong voice for dairy manufacturers and their suppliers at both the state and federal government level, advocating for members' interests related to food safety and production, business-friendly policy, immigration reform, trade opportunity, transportation support, milk pricing - and much more.
What's New?
Take Action Now to Save Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives
For years, the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives have helped dairy farmers and processors across the country invest in new products, improve their businesses, enter new markets and create opportunities for growth.
Since the program was established by Congress, the four regional DBI Initiatives have awarded more than $106 million to 911 dairy businesses across 41 states and territories, representing approximately 87% of the nation’s milkshed.
For the first time since the DBI program was established, USDA’s latest funding opportunity requires the four existing DBI Initiatives to provide a 25% cost-share. The organizations administering the initiatives - public universities, a state agency of agriculture and a nonprofit trade association - do not have the resources to meet this new requirement.
To be clear: without a change, the new cost-share requirement makes it financially unworkable for the existing initiatives to continue operating.
Congress created DBI to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of America’s dairy industry - and now, Congress needs to hear from you!
CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKERS NOW
Additional Advocacy Resources
WCMA hosts regular legislative tours of manufacturing facilities and lobbying days for members. To set up or participate in one of these impactful events, contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
The WCMA Board of Directors and the WCMA Policy Committee, together with WCMA staff, work to develop formal policy positions on a broad range of issues. Learn more about our federal and state positions in the statements below.
Ready to get involved? Email WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
Date posted
Jan
23
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) supports Governor Tony Evers’ call for a Special Session of the Legislature to boost the...
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Date posted
Jan
22
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) tonight cheered Governor Tony Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address, which set forth ambitious...
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Date posted
Jan
10
As dairy farms continuously improve to release the genetic potential of their dairy cows, all aspects of sustainability improve. It’s that...
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Date posted
Dec
19
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is thanking U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) today for securing Congressional approval of $20...
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Date posted
Dec
18
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial...
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Date posted
Dec
18
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today thanked Wisconsin State Senators André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire),...
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Date posted
Dec
10
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded announcements from President Donald Trump and House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy...
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Date posted
Dec
9
Mr. Paul LewisStandards Division, National Organic ProgramU.S. Department of Agriculture1400 Independence Ave. SWRoom2642-So., Ag Stop...
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Date posted
Dec
5
A single word defines the successful future of the dairy industry. Everything else – food safety, herd health, retaining workers, reforming...
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Date posted
Nov
25
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 219 into law, expanding access...
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Date posted
Nov
7
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 219, which...
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