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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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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
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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Date posted
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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Date posted
Jul
27
A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants is coming in September 2022 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in...
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Date posted
Jul
11
Dairy farmers, processors, and manufacturers in five Midwestern states can submit project abstracts now through August 31 for a new round of Dairy...
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