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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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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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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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Jun
27
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today announced the launch of customized resources to provide direct consultations to Wisconsin dairy...
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Jun
20
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
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May
26
Dairy product manufacturers in five Midwestern states can prepare now to apply for a new, $1 million round of grants to be administered by the Dairy...
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May
19
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy...
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Mar
22
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Governor Tony Evers for signing Senate Bill 827 into law as Act 207. The legislation,...
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Mar
2
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack’s direction of $80...
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Feb
23
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 827,...
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Date posted
Nov
30
Small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin can prepare now to...
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Date posted
Nov
10
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of $20.2 million in...
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