Date posted
Jun
25
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of $12 million in...
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WCMA: A Strong Voice for the Dairy Industry
Click here to message your elected officials in support of funding for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives in the pending Farm Bill!
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
Jun
11
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members commended U.S. Senate Republicans' Farm Bill framework, released today by Senate Committee on...
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Date posted
May
29
View images of all awardees at bit.ly/wcmacheesechampions! As June Dairy Month approaches, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) presented...
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Date posted
May
24
The House Committee on Agriculture late Thursday night approved its version of the Farm Bill, voting to maintain current funding authorization for...
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Date posted
May
17
Following the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today urged members of...
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Date posted
May
16
More than 200 dairy business leaders in 31 states are today calling on House leaders to fully fund Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) in...
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Date posted
May
1
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today cheered the introduction of the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act by the U.S. Senate...
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Date posted
Mar
21
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ action to sign Senate Bill (SB) 431 into...
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Date posted
Mar
1
There are more than 12,000 registered lobbyists in Washington, D.C., outnumbering members of Congress by approximately 22:1. In Wisconsin, more...
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Date posted
Feb
12
Note: WCMA members can click here to download and complete a simple, two-page form to provide their local governments with essential information as...
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Date posted
Jan
15
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers...
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Date posted
Nov
14
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the State Senate’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 431, legislation...
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