Date posted
Aug
29
For decades, dairy manufacturers and other food processing industries vital to American food security have urged Congress to create a year-round...
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WCMA: A Strong Voice for the Dairy Industry
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WCMA is a strong voice for dairy manufacturers and their suppliers at both the state and federal government level, advocating on issues as far-ranging as school nutrition, transportation, milk pricing, workforce development, and food safety.
Legislative Tours
As part of its advocacy efforts, WCMA hosts regular legislative tours of manufacturing facilities and lobbying days for members. To participate in one of these impactful events, contact Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
Policy Positions
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.
Date posted
Aug
6
Applications are open now for direct-to-business grants across two programs offered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA). A total of...
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Date posted
Jul
23
Tariffs and trade remain in the foreground of business planning as the Trump Administration continues to roll out tariffs around the globe....
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Date posted
Jul
15
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Amelia Neas as its new Programs & Policy Manager, supporting the organization’s...
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Date posted
Jul
3
Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers and legislative leaders on the bipartisan passage and...
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Date posted
Jul
3
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today lauded dairy provisions in the federal budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress. WCMA...
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Date posted
Jul
1
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) for...
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Date posted
Jul
1
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee, along with Governor Tony...
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Date posted
Jun
27
Wisconsin dairy processors tonight applauded lawmakers for supporting $3.2 million in critical funding measures that strengthen the state’s...
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Date posted
May
1
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is driving innovation, business growth, resilience, and workforce development in the Midwest dairy...
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Date posted
Mar
7
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is applauding news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is today releasing...
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Date posted
Feb
26
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today sent a letter calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to...
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