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Apr
30
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded passage of a long-awaited new five-year Farm Bill in the U.S. House of...
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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?
Check out the latest from WCMA's Federal Advocacy Fly-In on May 12-13, 2026:
Tell Congress: Invest in Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives!
Additional investments in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives program—whether through a new federal Farm Bill or upcoming appropriations—are critical to the near- and long-term success of the dairy industry. Advocate now for continued and increased DBI funding by messaging your elected officials sharing the impact of every dollar invested.
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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.
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Mar
1
When hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake – and billions in long-term dairy demand hang in the balance – you lean in to the...
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Feb
20
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the State Assembly for passing legislation to stabilize the FoodShare...
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Feb
11
A broad coalition of agribusinesses and hunger relief groups today urged Wisconsin lawmakers to address an urgent need for $69.2 million in...
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Jan
21
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new...
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Nov
13
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is commending passage of one year of funding for both the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program...
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Oct
1
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to present its fourth annual Cheese Champion Awards to 11 federal and state lawmakers in...
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Sep
23
America faces rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease that strain our health care system, and negatively impact the...
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Sep
4
Dairy industry leaders enjoyed a productive meeting Tuesday evening with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs...
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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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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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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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