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Feb
5
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are applauding Governor Tony Evers’ plan to invest $43 million in Wisconsin’s...
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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
Dec
22
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today cheered news that U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) secured $22 million in support for...
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Date posted
Dec
9
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ plan to direct $3.25 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief...
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Date posted
Sep
14
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...
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Date posted
Aug
28
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s...
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Date posted
Aug
20
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and...
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Date posted
Apr
6
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling on leaders of the Wisconsin State Legislature to immediately vote to end the one week...
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Date posted
Apr
3
This is the most significant business disruption of your career. Or you’ve had a pretty rough career. The dairy processing industry is in...
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Date posted
Mar
20
Honorable Members of Congress: Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association writes to you today, representing 700 companies and cooperatives in the food...
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Date posted
Mar
12
MADISON – At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, agriculture organizations urged the Senate to take up important bills that have...
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Date posted
Feb
27
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks Governor Tony Evers and members of the Wisconsin State Building Commission for their support...
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Date posted
Feb
20
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for approving eight key bills designed boost...
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