Date posted
Feb
15
Following Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ budget address, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members praised his proposed investments...
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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
Jan
23
Additional grant funding is now available through the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) to help Wisconsin dairy exporters grow their...
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Date posted
Jan
17
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today unveiled a robust legislative platform for 2023. In visits with elected and appointed leaders,...
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Jan
4
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...
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Date posted
Dec
23
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) today applauded members of Congress for directing $23 million...
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Date posted
Dec
20
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association...
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Date posted
Dec
5
We hear it daily, from members large and small, operating in nearly every state in the nation: they’re struggling to find the workers they...
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Nov
7
Momentum is building for a national hearing to address reforms for federal milk marketing orders, the dairy industry equivalent to a birthday party...
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Date posted
Nov
1
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors approved concepts to improve and reform federal milk marketing order pricing...
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Date posted
Oct
20
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ allocation of an additional $10 million in...
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Date posted
Sep
19
Applications are being accepted now through November 10 for a new round of Dairy Business Builder grants open to dairy farmers, manufacturers, and...
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Date posted
Aug
16
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, who today voted to approve more...
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