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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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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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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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Date posted
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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Oct
28
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) direction of $15 million to expand...
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Aug
2
Silent as a shrug, the dairy industry appears quietly accepting of the changes to milk pricing formulas for Class 3 and 4 milk in the July 1...
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Jul
31
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $33.6 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin...
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Date posted
Jul
11
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the United States Senate Appropriations Committee to boost funding for key dairy...
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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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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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