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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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