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The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) for...
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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.
WCMA Advocacy Day
Join WCMA’s Advocacy Day on Wednesday, February 11, in Madison, Wisconsin, at The Concourse Hotel and State Capitol. Hear directly from state lawmakers and advocate for priorities that strengthen Wisconsin’s dairy processing industry. Sign up today to advocate for a strong future for the dairy industry. Please contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney or WCMA Programs & Policy Manager Amelia Neas with your questions and ideas.
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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.
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Invest in Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives:
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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. Questions? Contact WCMA Senior Director of Programs & Policy Rebekah Sweeney.
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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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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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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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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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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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Feb
5
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation,...
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Feb
5
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin...
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Jan
7
Congressional committee assignments have been announced for 2025, with a host of new members joining agricultural committees. The Senate Committee...
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Dec
11
Nearly four dozen dairy businesses across the Midwest have been awarded grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership...
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Nov
19
Following the introduction of the U.S. Senate’s Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling...
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Nov
12
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today shared a statement following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Final...
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