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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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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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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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Date posted
Jul
21
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to see today’s action by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials, who...
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Date posted
Jul
5
Members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ action to sign the 2023-2025 biennial state...
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Date posted
Jun
15
The Wisconsin Ag Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate today after both voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 247. The bill,...
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Date posted
Jun
14
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today praised the allocation of $23 million in continued federal funding for four programs supporting...
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Date posted
May
18
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are applauding action taken tonight by Wisconsin's powerful Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to grow...
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Date posted
May
15
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the announcement of 2023 Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant awards, and called on...
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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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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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